Minnesota Fishing Guide

Hill

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01014200

202 Surveys
794.01
Acres
48 ft
Max Depth
21.8 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 20
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 46.5 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.13 lb 279
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 51
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 79.9 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.04 lb 959
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.08 lb 3
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 10.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 140
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 64.6 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 581
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 10
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.11 lb 41
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 36.8 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 442
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 7.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 63
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 71.9 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 647
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.09 lb 16
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 43
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 2
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 55

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.61 lb 9
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.97 lb 9
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.80 lb 7
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.96 lb 5
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.88 lb 18
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.84 lb 3
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.04 lb 6
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.50 lb 2
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.73 lb 14
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.75 lb 10
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.54 lb 1
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.84 lb 2
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.23 lb 3
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.27 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.64 lb 9
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.20 lb 2
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.70 lb 42
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.52 lb 3
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 3.50 lb 84
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.49 lb 19
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.62 lb 5
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.2 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.06 lb 26
2009-07-27 Special trap nets 6.5 — 1.90 lb 162
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.00 lb 3
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.57 lb 62
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.9 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.29 lb 35
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.75 lb 1
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 2.7 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.36 lb 32
2010-07-26 Special trap nets 6.7 — 2.23 lb 161
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.02 lb 4
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 3.39 lb 42
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 2.15 lb 10

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.75 lb 4
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.31 lb 10
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.46 lb 9
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.24 lb 7
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.42 lb 4
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.35 lb 2
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.25 lb 23
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.59 lb 5
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.18 lb 3
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.19 lb 3
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.23 lb 12
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.37 lb 9
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.39 lb 10
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.57 lb 6
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.28 lb 10

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.73 lb 66
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.13 lb 66
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 5.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.86 lb 65
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.43 lb 82
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.58 lb 5
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 8.4 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.15 lb 101
2009-07-27 Special trap nets 1.3 — 3.47 lb 33
2018-07-16 Fall electrofishing 2.0 — 2.72 lb 2
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 3.11 lb 14
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 14.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.14 lb 134
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.83 lb 3
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 7.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.27 lb 95
2010-07-26 Special trap nets 0.1 — 5.03 lb 3
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.15 lb 1
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.30 lb 38
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.95 lb 3
2019-09-10 Fall electrofishing 5.0 — 0.13 lb 5

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 2.17 lb 2
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.30 lb 2
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.24 lb 12
2023-07-24 Standard electrofishing 36.0 — 2.57 lb 42
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.89 lb 2
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.50 lb 6
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.75 lb 4
2009-07-27 Standard electrofishing 69.8 — 1.53 lb 138
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.92 lb 2
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.76 lb 6
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.50 lb 1
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.12 lb 2
2010-07-26 Standard electrofishing 55.1 — 1.65 lb 95
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.33 lb 9
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.04 lb 6
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.68 lb 4
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.08 lb 3

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 1.38 lb 2
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.11 lb 10
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 6.8 — 0.23 lb 81
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 8.1 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.07 lb 97
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.26 lb 16
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.30 lb 7
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 11.5 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.09 lb 150
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.37 lb 30
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 3.0 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.14 lb 36
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 4.6 — 0.10 lb 55
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.30 lb 4
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.1 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.10 lb 17
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.23 lb 32
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 4.8 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 58
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 3.9 — 0.15 lb 47
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 16.3 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.15 lb 195

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.07 lb 3
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.06 lb 21
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.26 lb 14
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.11 lb 9
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.16 lb 18
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.10 lb 45
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.23 lb 5
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.06 lb 6
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.15 lb 11
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.12 lb 17
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.35 lb 1
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.26 lb 4
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.06 lb 3
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.11 lb 5

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.83 lb 3
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 6.11 lb 9
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.66 lb 7
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.86 lb 10
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 2.00 lb 1
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.80 lb 5
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.16 lb 1
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.74 lb 6
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 2.00 lb 1
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.75 lb 12
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.52 lb 3
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.47 lb 1
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.04 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.14 lb 35
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.92 lb 15
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.68 lb 19
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.95 lb 24
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.20 lb 3
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.49 lb 28
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.74 lb 27
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 7.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.77 lb 65
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.25 lb 2
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.83 lb 17
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.79 lb 1
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.67 lb 14
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.40 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.05 lb 23
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.12 lb 13
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.48 lb 42
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.26 lb 11
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.49 lb 13
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.27 lb 15
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.34 lb 18
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.53 lb 22
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.38 lb 6
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.24 lb 40
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.35 lb 5
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.10 lb 1
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.45 lb 12
2010-07-26 Special trap nets 0.4 — 0.45 lb 9
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.31 lb 12
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.46 lb 117
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.19 lb 21

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.20 lb 1
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.10 lb 4
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.70 lb 1
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.95 lb 2
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.55 lb 4
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.57 lb 54
2020-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.21 lb 2

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 1
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.10 lb 5
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.05 lb 2
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.07 lb 1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.43 lb 20
2023-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.30 lb 10
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.10 lb 1
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 2.27 lb 3
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.57 lb 10
1980-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 2.75 lb 1
2010-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 2.74 lb 1
2020-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.35 lb 19

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1
1990-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.30 lb 2
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.54 lb 1
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.41 lb 1
2010-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 1.21 lb 1
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.19 lb 11
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.61 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.14 lb 5
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 1.25 lb 1

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1990-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.80 lb 1

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.5 12.75 lb 1

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-07-26 Special trap nets 0.0 — 0.90 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Hill

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Hill.

Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Hill

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

Other Lakes in Aitkin County

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658.81 acres

Anderson

91.34 acres

Bachelor

53.56 acres

Ball Bluff

168.64 acres

Bass

56.98 acres

Bay

35.16 acres

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