Hardy Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be very active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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- How big is Hardy Lake?
- How deep is Hardy Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Hardy Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Hardy Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Hardy Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Hardy Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Hardy Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Hardy Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Hardy Lake?
How big is Hardy Lake?
How deep is Hardy Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Hardy Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Hardy Lake?
What are the closest cities to Hardy Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Hardy Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Hardy Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Hardy Lake is a 105 acre lake, with a maximum depth of 26', located ten miles southwest of Brainerd in Crow Wing County. Hardy Lake is located in the Crow Wing River watershed. A nearshore survey was conducted to assess the populations of both game and non-game fish species. Ten 100' long sampling stations were evenly spaced around the lakeshore. Each station was then sampled by backpack electrofishing, and if conditions allowed with a 15' or 50' 1/8th inch seine.
The survey took place on July 31, 2017, with all ten stations sampled by backpack electrofishing. The 50' 1/8th inch seine was used at one station and the 15' 1/8th inch seine was used at an additional six stations. Heavy vegetation, soft sediment, trees and branches, and deep water prevented the use of seines at the other three sampling sites. Eleven species were sampled, including three species that are intolerant of habitat disturbance: Iowa darter, blacknose shiner, and banded killifish. This nearshore survey will be used along with the gillnet and trapnet survey conducted on July 10-12, 2017 to calculate a Fish-Based Index of Biotic Integrity (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health by the types of fish species present and comparing it to what is expected for this type of lake.
What is the average air temp for Hardy Lake?
Are there any state parks near Hardy Lake?
Crow Wing State Park
Pillsbury State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Forest
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| Unnamed Lake | 0.7 mi | 32 | |
| Bass Lake | 1.2 mi | 32 | |
| Island Lake | 1.5 mi | 37 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.5 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.6 mi | 49 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 42 | |
| Sylvan Lake | 2.8 mi | 321 | 31 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.5 mi | 12 | |
| Mud Lake | 3.7 mi | 171 |
