The Ash River provides the best access to Lake Kabetogama, Namakan Lake, and southern Rainy Lake. Spring fish the walleye minutes from your cabin and when they go deep, head to Namakan for the deeper bite. Centrally located just outside the Voyageurs National Park boundary in Sullivan bay means you'll be closer to the hot spots on Kabetogama and Namakan any time of the year. Your boat will be docked in a protected river and you'll always be able to get off the water should some weather drive you in.
Lake Surveys by MN DNR
Fishing for walleye, smallmouth and northern pike is the primary outdoor activity that most spring, summer, and fall guests come to the Ash River area to enjoy. Lake Kabetogama, Namakan Lake and Rainy Lake are world class fishing lakes known for their walleye production as well as jumbo black crappies, huge smallmouth bass, and giant northerns. Our central location in Voyageurs National Park makes it an ideal spot for anglers and offers 83,000 acres of open water to fish on. Once you are out of Sullivan Bay and go through the Ash River Narrows, you are situated right between Lake Kabetogama and Namakan Lake near many productive fishing spots all times of the year. Ash River is also the closest location to the Kettle Falls portage where anglers can access even more incredible game fish holes on the south eastern portion of Rainy Lake.
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Consider the additional fishing opportunities on the numerous untouched inland lakes of Voyageurs National Park and within them are some of the best fishing in the nation!
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Ash Trail Lodge will assist your group with rental boats, fishing licenses, bait, nets, and experienced local fishing guides to make your angling trip a very successful one! If you are new to the lakes, we do recommend that you hire a guide for a half day or day to get familiar with our lake system and where the fish are biting that time of the year. Then head out on your own for some awesome and successful Kabetogama and Namakan fishing!
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Our lakes do have special regulations to assure quality fishing today and in the future. These regulations specifically
apply only to Lake Kabetogama and Namakan Lake. See the MN DNR website for all other lakes.
| Lake | Species | Open Season | Possesion Limit (Size) |
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| Lake Kabetogama | Walleye/Sauger | May 12, 2007 - Feb 24, 2008 | 6 - All walleye from 17" to 28" must be immediately released Only 4 walleye may be in possesion Only 1 walleye over 28" is allowed in possesion |
| Namakan Lake | Walleye/Sauger | May 12, 2007 - April 14, 2008 | 6 - All walleye from 17" to 28" must be immediately released Only 4 walleye may be in possesion Only 1 walleye over 28" is allowed in possesion |
| Lake Kabetogama & Namakan Lake |
Crappie | Continuous | 10 |
| Lake Kabetogama | Northern Pike | May 12, 2007 - Feb 24, 2008 | 3 - Only 1 over 30" daily |
| Namakan Lake | Northern Pike | Continuous | 6 |
| Lake Kabetogama | Smallmouth Bass | May 12, 2007 - Feb 24, 2008 | 6 - Catch and Release Only after September 10, 2007 |
| Namakan Lake | Smallmouth Bass | Continuous | 6 |
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| Opener Dates for Walleye | |
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| Walleye | |
| 2007 | May 12 |
| 2008 | May 10 |
Some of our guest wish to fish the Canadian waters of Namakan and Rainy Lakes. You will need to obtain a Remote Access Border Crossing permit to enter Canadian waters. Of course, you will need an Ontario Non-Resident Fishing License By Calling here or is obtainable at most ports of entry. Additionally, you will need to purchase Canadian bait if you wish to fish with live bait. We can assist you in understanding the Canadian regulations to keep you out of trouble.
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