Members-Only Lakes
Lake Management & Access in St. Joseph, Minnesota
The St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club maintains members-only access landings for three area lakes. The landings listed below are private landings limited to club members. If you’d like to learn more about club membership, click on the membership information button below!
Proof of membership MUST be displayed via membership card or decal in the front window of your vehicle when using the private landings. Violators are subject to a trespassing fine, having their vehicle towed at the owner’s expense, or both.
Lake Facts
Total Area: 195.03 acres
Littoral Area: 105 acres
Shore Length: 2.48 miles
Average Depth: 13 feet
Maximum Depth: 30 feet
Kraemer Lake Marine Depth Chart (not to be used for navigation)
Lake Amenities
In addition to fishing, Kraemer has a family-friendly beach area for swimming and playing. There is a fishing pier, picnic tables, and restrooms at the landing.
Fishing Outlook
Kraemer Lake’s relatively large littoral area in comparison to its total size makes for a great variety of fishing spots all over the lake. The lake is periodically stocked with walleye. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish, including:
- Black Bullhead
- Black Crappie
- Bluegill
- Brown Bullhead
- Carp
- Largemouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Pumpkinseed
- Walleye
- Yellow Bullhead
- Yellow Perch
Watab Lake Facts
Total Area: 96.64 acres
Littoral Area: 33 acres
Shore Length: 2.96 miles
Average Depth: 19.4 feet
Maximum Depth: 54 feet
Watab Lake Marine Depth Chart (not to be used for navigation)
Rossier Lake Facts
Total Area: 36.69 acres
Littoral Area: 16 acres
Shore Length: 1.38 miles
Average Depth: 14.3 feet
Maximum Depth: 31 feet
Rossier Lake Marine Depth Chart (not to be used for navigation)
Lake Amenities
The landing is located on Watab Lake and features a new renovated cement ramp with dock, and restrooms.
Fishing Outlook
The Watab River connects both lakes. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish in this lake and river system, including:
- Black Bullhead
- Black Crappie
- Bluegill
- Bowfin
- Brown Bullhead
- Carp
- Channel Catfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Pumpkinseed
- Rock Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
- White Crappie
- Yellow Bullhead
- Yellow Perch