Hatchet

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38036900

5 Surveys

126.9

Acres

40 ft

Max Depth

0

5

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Hatchet. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1972-07-17	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	3.36 lb	5

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1972-07-17	Standard gill nets	8.6 (normal)	2.2 – 10.5	0.87 lb	60

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1972-07-17	Standard gill nets	0.6 (below normal)	2.5 – 14.3	0.30 lb	4

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1972-07-17	Standard gill nets	5.6 (normal)	1.6 – 8.4	2.00 lb	39

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1972-07-17	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 17.8	0.10 lb	2

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Hatchet

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Hatchet.

The Moose Bay Co

Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-6285

Bell Sheep Homestead

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 226-4614

Bob's Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 834-4583

Breezy Point Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 389-4522

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Hatchet. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Northern Pike Tullibee (Cisco)Walleye White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Hatchet

Boreal Triangle Guide Service

(218) 830-2148

Boundary Waters Fishing Guide

(218) 235-9595

Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II

(218) 428-5562

Ely Ice Fishing Company

(218) 365-3466

James Addiction Charter Fishing

(218) 213-8816

Muskie Doom Guide Service

(218) 491-3277

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Other Lakes in Lake County

Abinodji

Adams

Adventure

Ahmakose

Ahsub

Alger

Plan Your Trip to Hatchet

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GPS: 48.0159°N, 91.2518°W — Get Directions
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A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.