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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawksnest Lake, MN
- How big is Hawksnest Lake?
- How deep is Hawksnest Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Hawksnest Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Hawksnest Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Hawksnest Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Hawksnest Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Hawksnest Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Hawksnest Lake?
How big is Hawksnest Lake?
How deep is Hawksnest Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Hawksnest Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Fathead Minnow and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Hawksnest Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Hawksnest Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Hawksnest Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Hawks Nest is a shallow, 282 acres lake located three miles east of Ivanhoe in southwest Minnesota. Due to the shallow and productive nature of the lake, it is prone to winterkill. The latest winterkill occurred during the winter of 2000/2001. This winterkill apparently eliminated yellow perch from the lake. An abundant population of perch ranging from 5-13 inches was sampled in 1998. However, no perch were sampled during the 2002 survey. Black bullhead and fathead minnows were the only fish species sampled during the 2002 survey. The majority of bullhead measured less than eight inches, but good numbers measuring 10-11.5 inches were also caught. Anglers interested in pursuing black bullhead would likely find suitable numbers of quality sized fish. Fisheries management plans include using Hawks Nest Lake for walleye rearing in 2003. Approximately 1.4 million walleye fry will be stocked in the spring of 2003. Walleye fingerlings will be harvested and stocked in other statewide lakes during the fall. A fishable population of 12-16 inch walleye should also result within Hawks Nest Lake if winterkill does not occur for one or two consecutive years.
What is the average air temp for Hawksnest Lake?
Are there any state parks near Hawksnest 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 Hawksnest Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Drietz Lake | 1.6 mi | 72 | 4 ft |
| Popowski Lake | 3.0 mi | 143 | 12 ft |
| Oak Lake | 4.5 mi | 108 | 10 ft |
| Perch Lake | 4.7 mi | 251 | 16.2 ft |
| Lake Stay | 6.2 mi | 221 | 6 ft |
| Steep Bank Lake | 7.4 mi | 199 | 6.5 ft |
| Slough Lake | 8.9 mi | 160 | 13 ft |
| Lake Shaokatan | 9.1 mi | 996 | 10 ft |
| Porter Reservoir | 9.3 mi | 16 | 13 ft |
| Dead Coon (Main Lake) | 9.7 mi | 547 | 9 ft |
