Kabekona Lake

Kabekona Lake is located about 10 miles northwest of Walker, Minnesota in Hubbard County. It covers 2,252 acres and has an oblong shape. Kabekona Lake has four inlets and one outlet, which classifies it as a drainage lake. The main inlet, the Kabekona River, enters from the west side. The other inlets include Gulch and Sucker Creek. The outlet, the Kabekona River, flows out of the east side of the lake and into Leech Lake. Water quality data have been collected on Kabekona Lake since 1986 (Table 3). These data show that the lake is at the oligotrophic/mesotrophic border, which is characterized by clear water throughout the summer and excellent recreational opportunities. The Kabekona Lake Association's (KLA) primary purpose "is to protect and preserve Kabekona Lake, its watershed, shores, and environs. This includes water quality, aquatic productivity, flora and fauna, its aesthetic quality, and its social and cultural climate. Other purposes are to communicate information concerning governmental agencies, lake and environmental associations, and to serve as a forum on relevant issues." KLA is involved in many activities, including water quality monitoring and education. They are also a member of the Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA).