Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Kelso Lake in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a small, shallow lake that packs some fun fishing into its 133 acres. With a maximum depth of just 16 feet, Kelso is home to northern pike, rock bass, yellow perch and white sucker.
One of the coolest things about Kelso is its location—it’s connected to Sawbill and Alton Lakes by short portages, making it a great stop for BWCA paddlers exploring the area. And with its shallow, bog-stained water, it has a completely different character from many of the deeper Boundary Waters lakes.
🎣 Come along as we explore Kelso Lake and see what’s biting in this beautiful corner of the BWCA!
If you are enjoying these videos, or would like to suggest a lake for me to review, please let me know in the comments, or email me at: rande@gomidwestfishing.com
Thank you so much for watching. This description may contain affiliate links. If you choose to click the links above, you will be helping to support Go Midwest Fishing, and it costs you nothing extra to do so. It is very much appreciated.
Kelso Lake in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a small, shallow lake that packs some fun fishing into its 133 acres. With a maximum depth of just 16 feet, Kelso is home to northern pike, rock bass, yellow perch and white sucker.
One of the coolest things about Kelso is its location—it’s connected to Sawbill and Alton Lakes by short portages, making it a great stop for BWCA paddlers exploring the area. And with its shallow, bog-stained water, it has a completely different character from many of the deeper Boundary Waters lakes.
🎣 Come along as we explore Kelso Lake and see what’s biting in this beautiful corner of the BWCA!
If you are enjoying these videos, or would like to suggest a lake for me to review, please let me know in the comments, or email me at: rande@gomidwestfishing.com
Thank you so much for watching. This description may contain affiliate links. If you choose to click the links above, you will be helping to support Go Midwest Fishing, and it costs you nothing extra to do so. It is very much appreciated.
