Wabanica Creek Fishing
Lake of the Woods County.
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First look at the Wabanica Creek
Through Lake of the Woods County, the Wabanica Creek cuts its way as a creek. Its Minnesota length on the map is about 4 miles. Measured from the route midpoint, Baudette sits about 7 miles off.
1 public access give boat access.
Canoe put-ins along the Wabanica Creek
- Wabanica Creek Access1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, 1 dock, Lake of the Woods County, river mile 0.7
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Harvest rules on the Wabanica Creek
No special regulation names the Wabanica Creek, so statewide rows apply.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
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Tackle stops on the way to Wabanica Creek
- Sportsman's Sleepersbait and tackle shop, Lake of the Woods, 5 miles
- Log Cabin Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Baudette, 5 miles
- Border Baitbait and tackle shop, Baudette, 5 miles
- Outdoors Againsporting goods store, Baudette, 6 miles
- Steve's Lucky Bait Incbait and tackle shop, Baudette, 8 miles
Overnight bases for Wabanica Creek
- Baudette7 miles
- Williams11 miles
- Roosevelt18 miles
- Warroad30 miles
Rivers surrounding the Wabanica Creek
- Winter Road River7 miles
- Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County12 miles
- Rapid River19 miles
- Rainy River32 miles
Counties surrounding Wabanica Creek
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The Wabanica Creek, asked by anglers
Which Minnesota county holds the Wabanica Creek?
It crosses Lake of the Woods County.
Which stream trout rules cover the Wabanica Creek?
It is not a designated trout stream.
Does a USGS gauge sit on the Wabanica Creek?
No gauge sits on it; nearby river pages have USGS readings.
Can I put a canoe in the Wabanica Creek?
Try Wabanica Creek Access, one of 1 public access.
Are statewide limits in force on the Wabanica Creek?
The statewide table covers it.
Which license do I need on the Wabanica Creek?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Which shop is nearest the Wabanica Creek?
Try Sportsman's Sleepers (5 miles).
How far is the Wabanica Creek from a Minnesota city?
Baudette, about 7 miles from the mapped midpoint.
Does the Wabanica Creek have walleye?
No DNR species list is published.
Plan a river day on the Wabanica Creek
Check the flow and the rules before you drive.