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Midge Lake

Midge Lake

Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Bemidji, MN
County: Hubbard County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.38431287, -94.72843590
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About This Access Site
Midge Lake is a 546-acre lake located approximately 10 miles southeast of Bemidji in Hubbard County, Minnesota. The lake offers a concrete boat ramp with parking for about six trucks and trailers, providing convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat operators. With a maximum depth of 24 feet, the lake is suitable for various water activities.

The ramp is an unimproved public access point with no launch fees. The lake is popular among anglers targeting walleye, northern pike, perch, and muskie, making it a good destination for combined paddling and fishing trips. Given the modest parking capacity, arriving early during peak season weekends is recommended to ensure a spot for your vehicle and trailer.
Federal Facility Information
218-835-4291 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.Recreation
Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, Northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. A boat ramp is...

Overview
Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.Recreation
Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, Northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. A boat ramp is nearby.

Star Island, in the middle of Cass Lake, is a unique feature of the Chippewa National Forest. Six miles of trails wind around the island, which is home to 199-acre Lake Windigo.

Hiking and biking trails are available in the area, including the Migizi Bike Trail and the Norway Beach Trail.

The Norway Beach Visitor Center is nearby. This building, with its magnificent fireplace, is a monument to the talents and craftsmanship of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees. Programs and displays depict Dakota and Ojibway heritage and the area's flora and fauna.

Special annual events are held at the center including a Kids Fishing Day in June, Bald Eagle Day in July and Smokey Bear's Birthday Party in August. Interpretive programs are offered Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites, two of which are accessible. Accessible vault toilets and a hand pump for water are also available. 
Natural Features
The campground is located on the banks of Cass Lake, among a scenic forest of mature red and white pine.

Cass Lake is the largest of eight lakes that make up the Cass Lake Chain of Lakes. The lake covers nearly 16,000 acres and has 27 miles of forested shoreline and sandy beaches.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Cass Lake, Minnesota is 4 miles west of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum.

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