Jorgens

Jorgens Lake is located approximately nine miles northeast of Kabetogama, Minnesota. This 72-acre lake has a maximum depth of 21 feet and dark tannin-stained water. A fisheries survey was completed in Jorgens Lake during the 2025 field season as part of a regular rotation of surveys in the International Falls Management Area. Jorgens Lake fishing regulations follow statewide regulations for inland waters. Northern Pike regulations follow the North-East zone regulation. Northern Pike gill net catch rate was 8.5 per net, above average for similar lakes. Total length ranged from 12.7 to 27.6 inches with an average length of 19.7 inches. Average weight was 1.5 pounds and was below average compared to similar lakes. A total of five year-classes were present and ages ranged from 2 to 6 years. The high abundance in Jorgens Lake provides a good fishing opportunity for anglers targeting Northern Pike, but sizes will be smaller. Jorgens Lake provides a good opportunity for anglers targeting Largemouth Bass. Total length ranged from 6.4 to 17.9 inches with an average length of 14.0 inches, with good numbers of 12-to-17-inch bass present.

Jorgens Lake is a 66 acre, 21-foot deep lake located on the Kabetogama Peninsula within the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park (VNP). The lake has a rocky shoreline and the immediate watershed is relatively steep and heavily forested. Waters within Jorgens are heavily stained and infertile. Jorgens is within VNP's proposed designated wilderness and as such motors are not allowed. Access is via a 0.9-mile long portage trail from Ek Bay on Kabetogama Lake. VNP maintains a campsite on the lake but not a rental boat.Northern pike were the most abundant species in the gill-net catch. Pike numbers were high relative to other lakes in the same ecological classification but were slightly below the abundance recorded during the only previous investigation in 1971. Pike sizes, however, have improved since 1971. During the 2005 investigation, pike ranged from 13.0 to 27.4 inches with an average length of 22.9 inches. In 1971, all pike caught were less than 23.0 inches long and the average length was 18.9 inches. Growth of Jorgens Lake pike is slow relative to other lakes in the International Falls Management Area.Largemouth bass were also captured in the 2005 Jorgens Lake investigation. Although passive sampling gears like gill nets are not well suited for capturing bass, two fish between 13.0 and 16.0 inches were caught suggesting, at least a small, self-sustaining population. Reports from anglers fishing in Jorgens Lake also indicate that there are fair to good numbers of quality sized bass in the lake.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in Jorgens. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Jorgens. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Jorgens has a maximum depth of 21 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Jorgens is from 2025.

No invasive species are on record for Jorgens in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.