Abita
A 93-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (2)
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 0.23 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1972 | 2.67 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 58.3 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1990 | 58.33 | - | 0.63 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1972 | 41.67 | - | 0.74 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 25, 1990THREE YEARS OF INTRODUCTORY FRY STOCKING APPARENTLY HAVE FAILED TO ESTABLISH A WALLEYE POPULATION. NO WALLEYE WERE COLLECTED IN THIS ASSESSMENT. WHITE…
THREE YEARS OF INTRODUCTORY FRY STOCKING APPARENTLY HAVE FAILED TO ESTABLISH A WALLEYE POPULATION. NO WALLEYE WERE COLLECTED IN THIS ASSESSMENT. WHITE SUCKER WERE ABUNDANT AND A FEW YELLOW PERCH WERE COLLECTED. THIS LAKE HAS LITTLE OR NO SPORT FISHING VALUE.
June 26, 1972There is a large active Sucker population of sev. age-classes. Perch are present in small numbers.
There is a large active Sucker population of sev. age-classes. Perch are present in small numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Abita?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch in Abita. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Abita?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Abita. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Abita?
Abita has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Abita last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Abita is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Abita have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Abita in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 92.69 acres
- Max Depth
- 14 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.37 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed