Minnesota Fishing Guide

Rabideau

Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04003400

175 Surveys
680.35
Acres
112 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
8
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Rabideau. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 0.5 – 11.3 0.44 lb 29
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 26.6 (normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.49 lb 239
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.60 lb 3
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 11.3 0.22 lb 2
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.37 lb 5
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 11.3 0.24 lb 9
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 59.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.49 lb 416
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 25.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 11.3 0.25 lb 278
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.34 lb 17
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 24.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 11.3 0.84 lb 274
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.74 lb 21
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 11.3 0.29 lb 27
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 59.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 38.0 0.27 lb 538

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.54 lb 42
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 37.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.5 0.55 lb 340
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.75 lb 24
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 7.9 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.5 0.69 lb 71
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.70 lb 27
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.5 1.07 lb 5
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.47 lb 19
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.5 0.52 lb 70
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 43.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.30 lb 475
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 7.7 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.5 0.31 lb 54
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.72 lb 9
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.43 lb 35
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.4 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.5 0.36 lb 76

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 37
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 16.8 (normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.17 lb 151
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.16 lb 20
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 18.6 (normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.17 lb 167
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 15
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 3.3 (below normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.22 lb 30
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 9.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.18 lb 108
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 51.7 (above normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.23 lb 362
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 6.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.18 lb 70
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 26.7 (above normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.17 lb 187
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 10.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.39 lb 110
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 65.6 (above normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.30 lb 328
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 5.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.13 lb 68
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 31.2 (above normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.17 lb 281
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 17
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 4.5 — — 9

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.54 lb 2
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.53 lb 24
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.56 lb 21
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.35 lb 8
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.70 lb 8
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.30 lb 1
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.61 lb 35
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.52 lb 15
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.78 lb 9
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.44 lb 3
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.46 lb 16

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 1.67 lb 68
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.22 lb 14
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 8.8 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 1.37 lb 79
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.00 lb 15
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 8.6 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 1.70 lb 77
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 1.45 lb 18
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 1.54 lb 35
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.78 lb 13
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 3.17 lb 26
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 0.87 lb 10
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 1.03 lb 19
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.22 lb 6
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 3.6 – 11.0 1.80 lb 72
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.06 lb 12

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.32 lb 6
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 0.67 lb 1
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.33 lb 17
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.25 lb 20
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.51 lb 9
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.17 lb 3
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.58 lb 12
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.45 lb 3
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.51 lb 16
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.41 lb 4
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.2 2.18 lb 5
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.65 lb 3
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 2.90 lb 10
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 6.09 lb 1
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 2.73 lb 19
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.95 lb 4
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 0.76 lb 7
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.81 lb 4
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.09 lb 11
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.96 lb 14
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.54 lb 28
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.60 lb 1
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 6

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.32 lb 2
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 8.3 (normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.33 lb 100
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.55 lb 5
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.37 lb 52
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.51 lb 4
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 3.7 (below normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.60 lb 44
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.57 lb 4
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 8.0 (normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.19 lb 88
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 5.9 (normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.37 lb 65
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.50 lb 1
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 4.0 – 28.1 1.00 lb 1
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.55 lb 1
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.17 lb 12
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 2
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 2

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.25 lb 7
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 5.8 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.26 lb 69
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.17 lb 19
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.12 lb 35
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.21 lb 2
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.29 lb 6
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 0.20 lb 6
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.12 lb 30
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.38 lb 25
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.50 lb 2
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.06 lb 3
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.21 lb 15
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 5

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 5.17 lb 2
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3.32 lb 12
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.10 lb 2
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 4.20 lb 2
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 6.00 lb 1
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3.97 lb 1
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — — 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 1.99 lb 22
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 1.72 lb 18
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.69 lb 1
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.24 lb 6
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 2.69 lb 2
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.20 lb 27
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 3.10 lb 1
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 1.86 lb 37
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.75 lb 5
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.81 lb 29
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 2.17 lb 3
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 1.73 lb 43
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 2.56 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.45 lb 2
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.54 lb 19
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.29 lb 9
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.45 lb 20
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.28 lb 9
2014-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.48 lb 13
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.70 lb 13
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.20 lb 1
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.63 lb 11
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.04 lb 14
1998-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.20 lb 13
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 4.5 — — 9

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.07 lb 2
2008-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.49 lb 3
2014-07-21 Special electrofishing 4.0 — 2.16 lb 6
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.40 lb 1
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.15 lb 4
1973-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.6 4.00 lb 1
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 6.2 — — 12
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 1.4 — — 7
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 6

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.0 0.82 lb 1
2014-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 1.92 lb 9
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.0 1.90 lb 1
1973-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 2.60 lb 5

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.05 lb 2
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 2

Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1998-07-13 Standard gill nets 39.8 — 0.29 lb 358

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 17.1 — 33

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 86.0 — 172

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 2
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 4.5 — 9

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Dunham's Sports

Bemidji, MN

(218) 755-5111

★ 4

Hillman's Store & Bait Station

Waskish, MN

(218) 647-8504

★ 4.7

J B Lures

Bemidji, MN

★ 4.5

L&M Fleet Supply

Bemidji, MN

(218) 751-3237

★ 4.5

Northland Fishing Tackle

Bemidji, MN

(218) 751-6723

★ 4.4

Northwoods Bait & Tackle

Bemidji, MN

(218) 444-2248

★ 4.8

Trappers Bait Shop

Bemidji, MN

(218) 586-2631

★ 4.6

Up North Sports

Bemidji, MN

(218) 444-7669

★ 3.9

Nearby Marinas

A&H Shrinkwrapping Services

Bemidji, MN

(218) 358-0454

★ 5

Bemidji Marine

Bemidji, MN

(888) 759-8875

★ 4.5

Biddy's landing

Ponemah, MN

★ 5

Diamond Point Park

Bemidji, MN

(218) 333-1859

★ 4.6

Dick's Boat & RV Storage

Bemidji, MN

(218) 751-4827

★ 3

Grace Lake Boat Access

Bemidji, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Rabideau

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Pimushe Resort
Fishing Resort Bemidji

(218) 586-2094
Red Lake Cabin LLC
Fishing Resort Kelliher

(320) 424-2329
The Dahlin Lodge - Upper Red Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort Kelliher

(218) 604-0840
Cedar Rapids Lodge
Fishing Resort Tenstrike

(218) 243-2487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Rabideau. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Rabideau

Bemidji Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Chad's Guide Services
Fishing Guide

(218) 556-0823
First City Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 689-5550
Kevin Cochran’s Musky Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(507) 456-9023
Northcountry Guide Service & Promotions
Fishing Guide

(218) 766-1814
Northern Walleye Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 209-8824

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.