Hawksnest
Lincoln County, Minnesota — DOW #41004500
22 Surveys
298.64
Acres
7.3 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Hawksnest. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 78.7 | — | — | 472 |
| 1993-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 1993-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.18 lb | 30 |
| 1998-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.20 lb | 19 |
| 1998-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 80.3 (above normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.44 lb | 321 |
| 1998-06-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 39.3 | — | — | 236 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 139.8 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.14 lb | 1118 |
| 1993-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.33 lb | 75 |
| 1993-06-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 49.5 | — | — | 297 |
| 1993-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 20.9 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.32 lb | 209 |
| 2002-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2002-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 91.3 | — | — | 548 |
| 2002-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 146.5 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.07 lb | 1465 |
| 1998-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 255.8 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.10 lb | 1023 |
| 1998-06-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 558.0 | — | — | 3348 |
| 1998-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 223.3 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.13 lb | 2233 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6085.0 | — | 36510 |
| 2002-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2800.0 | — | 16800 |
| 1998-06-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 6 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.63 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Hawksnest. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Hawksnest
- Weather forecast for Hawksnest — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.4768°N, 96.2061°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- 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.