Kego
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11018200
30 Surveys
121.39
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
11 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Kego. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.12 lb | 14 |
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.16 lb | 35 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.37 lb | 19 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.67 lb | 40 |
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.22 lb | 12 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.35 lb | 10 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.85 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.60 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 44.4 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.09 lb | 444 |
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 35 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 38.0 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.17 lb | 152 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 26 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 43 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.57 lb | 10 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.06 lb | 10 |
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.11 lb | 94 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 17 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.23 lb | 42 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.77 lb | 9 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1957-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.55 lb | 17 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.71 lb | 14 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
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★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
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★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
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★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
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★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Kego. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Kego
- Weather forecast for Kego — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.0193°N, 94.1931°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.