Lake Hook
McLeod County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Hook, MN
- How big is Lake Hook?
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How big is Lake Hook?
How deep is Lake Hook?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Hook?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish and Hybrid Sunfish.
What are the closest cities to Lake Hook?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Hook area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Hook?
Are there boat launches on Lake Hook?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Hook?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A 2018-2019 winter oxygen test indicated potential for winterkill at Hook Lake, and dead fish (150 Black Bullhead, 10 Northern Pike, 50 Bluegill, and 10 Yellow Perch) were verified at the culvert on the lake's southern shore on 3/19/19, before full ice-out. This ice-out trap netting survey was conducted to evaluate winterkill severity. Fish populations can fluctuate widely on Hook Lake, depending on the frequency and severity of the latest winterkill. A total of 1 (0.38") trap net and 4 (0.75") single frame trap nets were set on April 15, 2019, soon after ice-out, to document fish species presence and fish abundances at Hook Lake. Dead Black Bullhead and Northern Pike were observed by the trap net crew on 4/15/19. Trap net catches were as follows:
The trap nets caught low to moderate numbers (63) of Black Bullhead ranging in length from 7.2 to 9.3 inches and one Yellow Perch measuring 5.8 inches in length. Low to moderate numbers (19) of Northern Pike were sampled, ranging in length from 19.2 to 33.5 inches.
Numerous dead fish were observed, including Black Bullhead, signifying that the 2019 winterkill was possibly severe on many species. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Common Carp, and Walleye were not netted. Northern Pike will likely provide the best fishing opportunities over the next several years, until fish stocked in 2019 (Walleye, Black Crappie, and Bluegill) can reproduce and grow to acceptable sizes.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Hook...| DISTANCE | ACRES | |
| Echo Lake | 0.8 mi | 84 |
| Lake Emily | 1.0 mi | 84 |
| O'Mera Lake | 1.1 mi | 20 |
| Lake Todd | 1.2 mi | 215 |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.4 mi | 10 |
| Longanans Lake | 1.5 mi | 64 |
| Little Bear Lake | 1.6 mi | 99 |
| Piker's Lake | 1.7 mi | 57 |
| Bear Lake | 2.0 mi | 171 |
| Schluter's Slough | 2.1 mi | 25 |
