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Hassel Lake

Hassel Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near St. Louis County.

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Fish species in Hassel Lake

Hassel Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Hassel Lake covers about 85.9 acres, reaches a recorded 6 feet and holds about 213 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Hassel Lake

Hassel Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hassel Lake

Fish reported from Hassel Lake include central mudminnow, finescale dace, iowa darter, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

For panfish at Hassel Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hassel Lake

On a first trip to Hassel Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Hassel Lake

Spring at Hassel Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Hassel Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Central Mudminnow — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Finescale Dace — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Iowa Darter — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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