Kossuth County

Camping

Can I reserve a campsite at Burt Lake?

No.  Burt Lake is a first come, first served campground.  You may come early and park a vehicle or pitch a tent on a site.  But you must pay for all nights that the site is occupied, whether you are present or not. New in 2023, there is a 14 day stay limit in all KCCB campgrounds. After 14 days you are required to completely remove all camping equipment from the park for a minimum of 72 hours before you can camp at that park again.

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General Questions

What is the minimum length at which I can keep a bass at Smith Lake?

All bass under 18 inches must be immediately released back into the water at Smith Lake.  Bass are the main predator in the lake.  They keep the panfish from overpopulating.

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Rules

Is there a length limit on bass caught at Siems Park?

The minimum length limit on largemouth bass caught at Siems Park is 15 inches.    This is to ensure a healthy population of panfish at the park.  Leaving the smaller bass in the water allows them to keep the bluegills and crappies from overpopulating. 

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What is the minimum length at which I can keep a bass at Smith Lake?

All bass under 18 inches must be immediately released back into the water at Smith Lake.  Bass are the main predator in the lake.  They keep the panfish from overpopulating.

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What are the rules for the park?

Click here for rules.

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What are the park rules?

Click here for park rules.

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Is there a stay limit in your campgrounds?

Yes. New in 2023, there is a 14 day stay limit in all of our campgrounds. After 14 days, you are required to completely remove all camping equipment from the park for a minimum of 72 hours before you can camp again in the same park.

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