Kabustasa

St. Louis County

Near Orr

DOW: 69067900

Black CrappieExcellent · 76Yellow PerchGood · 57WalleyeGood · 50

A 115-acre lake near Orr in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1999.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie40% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 60%Largest sampled 13"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	1.25	5.0"	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1999	3.00	5.0"	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.7"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 9.8 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch21% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 79%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	0.67	6.7"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 22, 1999	9.75	6.7"	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.0"

Avg Weight

3.48 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	0.11	20.0"	3.48 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 47

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.9"

Avg Weight

1.79 lbs

Catch rate: 26.5 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike5% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 95%Largest sampled 26"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	26.50	19.9"	1.79 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1999	2.67	19.9"	1.93 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 42

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	0.11	6.0"	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 17

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 2.3–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	0.11	5.0"	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Golden Shiner

Poor · 20

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1999

Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.7"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1999	0.67	4.7"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Biologist Notes

June 22, 1999Kabustasa is a small, shallow, bog stained lake located at the end of the Echo Trail. Access through private property requires permission, although ta…

Kabustasa is a small, shallow, bog stained lake located at the end of the Echo Trail. Access through private property requires permission, although taking a canoe up the outlet is a possibility. The 1999 population assessment found high numbers of small northern pike. Average length was 20.3 inches and only a few pike over 24 inches were sampled. Normal numbers of yellow perch were caught and ranged up to 12.1 inches. Anglers might also encounter an occasional black crappie, pumpkinseed or walleye in this lightly fished lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Kabustasa?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Pumpkinseed in Kabustasa. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Kabustasa?

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

How deep is Kabustasa?

Kabustasa has a maximum depth of 6.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Kabustasa last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Kabustasa is from 1999. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Kabustasa have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Kabustasa?

No — Kabustasa has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.