Hare Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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How big is Hare Lake?
How deep is Hare Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Hare Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brassy Minnow, Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Golden Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Hare Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Hare Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Hare Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Hare Lake is located about 18 miles northeast of Finland and is 48 acres in size with a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake was previously managed for stream trout however low dissolved oxygen levels in the summer likely contributed to poor success of stocked trout. The management was switched to Walleye stocking as the lake had abundant forage and habitat appropriate for the species. There is a small gravel back-in access suitable for small to medium sized boats located along the southeast shore. The access is on private property with an easement that provides for respectful public use. The area is small and limited to a few vehicles with trailers.
The 2021 survey was the first since Walleye fingerling stocking began in 2017. The number of Walleye caught was much higher than the normal range for similar lakes indicating the first years of stocking have been successful. The average length of Walleye was 11.6 inches with fish ranging from 6.9 to 23.3 inches long. Only 14% of the catch measured longer than 15 inches. Growth appeared to be average for the area. The stocked 2018 year class accounted for 65% of the catch and averaged just over 12 inches in length at the time of the survey. The first few years of Walleye stocking has been extremely successful, but the abundance and size structure sustainable in the lake long-term is yet to be determined.
Yellow Perch are an important forage fish in the lake and were sampled at close to normal numbers compared to similar lakes in the area. The longest perch was 7.5 inches, and they are likely not of interest to anglers. White Sucker are another important forage species in the lake and were sampled at above average numbers for the lake class. Common Shiner, Creek Chub, and Golden Shiner were other forage species sampled with the trap nets. All the forage species sampled are potentially important to the success of the Walleye stocking.
What is the average air temp for Hare Lake?
Are there any state parks near Hare 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 Hare Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Artlip Lake | 0.9 mi | 60 | 4 ft |
| Morris Lake | 1.2 mi | 20 | 4 ft |
| Goldeneye Lake | 1.2 mi | 10 | 19 ft |
| Pearl Lake | 1.2 mi | 15 | |
| Crooked Lake | 1.3 mi | 272 | 18 ft |
| Echo Lake | 1.4 mi | 42 | 61 ft |
| East Lake | 1.6 mi | 82 | 18 ft |
| Meme Lake | 1.7 mi | 12 | |
| Bonanza Lake | 1.9 mi | 49 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 17 |
