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Lake trip · Cass County, Minnesota

Where to stay at Kabekona Bay Lake

Kabekona Bay Lake covers 103,444 acres in Cass County, with water clarity of about 17.2 ft. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae; they are not a stay-or-skip rating. Open water runs roughly Apr 28 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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Places to stay near Kabekona Bay Lake

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Kabekona Bay Lake in Cass County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.

Top-rated places to stay near Kabekona Bay Lake

Prices for Oct 9–11, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

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About the water

Kabekona Bay Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity is about 17.2 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 2.7 µg/L. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim. The readings are not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.

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Best time to visit

Open water runs roughly Apr 28 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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About Kabekona Bay Lake

Surface area
103,444 acres
Max depth
150 ft
Public boat launches
1
Public beaches
—

Fish: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, hybrid sunfish, lake whitefish, largemouth bass.

Fishing & license

When to fish Kabekona Bay Lake — the seasonal windows by species, from state survey data.

Minnesota fishing license

$25 resident$51 non-resident

Anglers under 16 are not required to have a license. Residents age 90+ also exempt. · The Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass season opens the Saturday two days before Mother's Day. Most other species are open year-round.

Prices as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2026.

Camping & RV near Kabekona Bay Lake

Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Kabekona Bay Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Kabekona Bay Lake in Cass County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.

Kabekona Bay Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.

Open water runs roughly Apr 28 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Guide

LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)

Free trip-planning guide for Kabekona Bay Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.

Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality readings are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.