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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Hanging Horn Lake, MN
- How big is Little Hanging Horn Lake?
- How deep is Little Hanging Horn Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Little Hanging Horn Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Little Hanging Horn Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Little Hanging Horn Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Little Hanging Horn Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Little Hanging Horn Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Little Hanging Horn Lake?
How big is Little Hanging Horn Lake?
How deep is Little Hanging Horn Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Hanging Horn Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Green Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Little Hanging Horn Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Little Hanging Horn Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Little Hanging Horn Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Little Hanging Horn Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Little Hanging Horn is a 117 acre lake with 51 (44%) acres of littoral aea and a maximum depth of 70 feet. Little Hanging Horn is located just southeast of Barnum, MN off Highway #13. Little Hanging Horn has a Township administered public access at the northern most point of the lake. Access can also be gained at the Highway #13 causeway at the south corner of the west arm. Walleye fingerlings have been stocked in 1998, 1995, 1993 and 1991. Walleye fry have been stocked in 1989 and 1987. Fish population investigations have been conducted in 1959, 1971, 1983, 1986, 1990, 1996 and 2000. Largemouth bass have been sampled with electrofishing in 1992, 1996 and 2000. Walleye abundance indexed with assessment nets was 0.5 per lift. This index value was below average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Too few walleye were sampled to make an accurate determination of size and growth rate. From a sample of aged walleye it was determined that 2 of 6 were born in years that walleye fingerlings were stocked. Northern pike abundance indexed with assessment nets was 6.3 per lift. This value was near average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Size of northern pike was poor and growth was slow. Mean length of sampled northern pike was 19.3 inches and length at the beginning of their fifth year of life was 19.4 inches. From a sample of aged northern pike it was determined that 69% were born in 1997 or 1998. Black crappie abundance indexed with assessment nets was 1.8 per lift. This index value was near average compared to other minnesota lakes of similar type. Size of black crappie was poor but growth was fast. Mean length of sampled black crappie was 6.5 inches and length at the beginning of their fifth year of life was 8.5 inches. From a sample of aged black crappie it was determined that no crappie were older than age IV. Bluegill abundance indexed with assessment nets was 6.3 per lift. This index value was much below average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Size of bluegill was poor and growth was very slow. Mean length of sampled bluegill was 5.0 iches and length at the beginning of their fifth year of life was 3.4 inches. From a sample of aged bluegill it was determined that 1995 and 1997 were strong year classes. Largemouth bass were sampled during a spring electrofishing assessment conducted on the night of 5/22/2000. A total of 28 largemouth bass were sampled for a catch rate of 57.7 per hour of electrofishing. Size was good and growth rate was fast. Mean length of sampled bass was 11.8 inches and length at the beginning of their fifth year of life was 12.5 inches. A sample of aged largemouth bass showed every year class from 1992 through 1999 represented. Other fish species sampled included pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, tullibee, white sucker, green sunfish, silver redhorse, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common shiner and spottail shiner. Tullibee are much less abundant in Little Hanging Horn than Big Hanging Horn.
What is the average air temp for Little Hanging Horn Lake?
Are there any state parks near Little Hanging Horn Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Little Hanging Horn Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Hanging Horn Lake | 0.9 mi | 409 | 80 ft |
| Bear Lake | 1.0 mi | 91 | 31 ft |
| Bear Lake | 1.1 mi | 100 | 31 ft |
| Eddy Lake | 1.7 mi | 24 | 37 ft |
| Lake Twentynine | 3.3 mi | 52 | 25 ft |
| Moose Lake | 3.7 mi | 133 | 67 ft |
| Moosehead Lake | 4.5 mi | 279 | 18 ft |
| Echo Lake | 4.6 mi | 108 | 47 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.6 mi | 36 | 20 ft |
| Lake Twelve | 6.0 mi | 65 | 31 ft |
