Kagawong means "[where mists rise] from the falling [waters]" in the local Ojibwe language.

It is assumed that these animals find their way onto the island during the winter months when the lake is frozen, and are stranded there upon the breakup of the ice.

This peninsula of suitcase-sized boulders rises very fast from the 20-meter-deep waters of southern Lake Kagawong.

Its location at the entrance to the bay that is home to the government boat ramp and that further enhances its reputation as Lake Kagawong's primary hazard to navigation.

Photos exist of proud fishermen displaying catches of nearly 100 bass and pike taken in a single outing.

Many fishermen are blaming the walleye stocking effort for the recent decline in yellow perch catches.