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Frequently Asked Questions About Hennepin Lake, MN
- How big is Hennepin Lake?
- How deep is Hennepin Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Hennepin Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Hennepin Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Hennepin Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Hennepin Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Hennepin Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Hennepin Lake?
How big is Hennepin Lake?
How deep is Hennepin Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Hennepin Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Hennepin Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Hennepin Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Hennepin Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Hennepin Lake is located 2 miles southeast of Becida in northwestern Hubbard County. Hennepin has a surface area of 418 acres and a maximum depth of 14 feet. A public access is located on the western shore of the lake, off of 470th street.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Hennepin is in Lake Class 39. Class 39 lakes are generally shallow, have a very high littoral area, and have regularly shaped shorelines. Other class 39 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: First and Fourth Crow Wing, Ham, Hungryman, Loon, Minnie, Paine, Peysenski, Portage, Rice, Shallow, Stocking, Upper Twin and Wolf.
Anglers can expect to find an abundant population of northern pike in Hennepin. The average length and weight of northern pike was 21 inches and 2 pounds, with pike measured up to 32 inches. Yellow perch were sampled in low numbers compared to other similar lakes. The yellow perch can provide a good forage base for northern pike and walleyes. Yellow perch also provide angling opportunities for the largest perch, up to 11 inches. Only one largemouth bass was sampled in 2013, which was much lower than past surveys. Anglers will find a healthy bluegill population on Hennepin, with most fish in the 6-8 inch size range. Pumpkinseeds were also sampled in good numbers, and had a similar size range to the bluegills. Walleye abundance was similar to past surveys, but low compared to other similar lakes. Walleye size was great for anglers with an average length of 21 inches.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Hennepin. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Hennepin Lake?
Are there any state parks near Hennepin 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 Hennepin Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Frontenac Lake | 2.8 mi | 205 | 16 ft |
| Lake Emma | 2.9 mi | 78 | 50 ft |
| Evergreen Lake | 3.2 mi | 213 | 38 ft |
| Spearhead Lake | 4.8 mi | 189 | 81 ft |
| Lake Twenty | 4.8 mi | 41 | 24 ft |
| Lake Hattie | 4.9 mi | 359 | 39 ft |
| Newman Lake | 5.2 mi | 45 | 63 ft |
| LaSalle Lake | 5.4 mi | 238 | 213 ft |
| Big LaSalle Lake | 6.6 mi | 235 | 48 ft |
| Lake Plantagenet | 6.7 mi | 2,531 | 65 ft |
