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Kabetogama Lake (SW) Kabetogama Visitor Center Public Water Access Site

Kabetogama Lake · Fort Frances, St. Louis County

Kabetogama Lake (SW) Kabetogama Visitor Center Public Water Access Site is a 2-lane trailer boat ramp on Kabetogama Lake in Fort Frances, Minnesota, with 25 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by National Park Service.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
24,800 acres
Nearest town
21 mi from Fort Frances

Managed by National Park Service

Directions: From Hwy 53 follow Gamma Rd for 2.5 miles to Gappa Rd. Follow Gappa Rd 1 mile east to access.

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Campgrounds

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Fish in Kabetogama Lake

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Burbot19 lb 10 oz2016Lake of the Woods; near Baudette
Walleye17 lb 8 oz1979Seagull River at Saganaga Lake
Smallmouth Bass8 lb1948West Battle Lake
Sauger6 lb 2 oz1988Mississippi River near Red Wing, (L&D No.3)
Cisco5 lb 13 oz2015Sybil Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
Bluegill2 lb 13 oz1948Alice Lake
Rock Bass2 lb 4 oz2024Mille Lacs Lake

From official Minnesota record lists: source source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All 4 ramps on Kabetogama Lake · All ramps in St. Louis County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.