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Hatchet Lake

Hatchet Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Hatchet Lake

Hatchet Lake near 48.0159, -91.2519 is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Hatchet Lake covers about 127 acres.

What to Expect at Hatchet Lake

Hatchet Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hatchet Lake

Fish reported from Hatchet Lake include cisco, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

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

Walleye

For roaming fish at Hatchet Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Hatchet Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Hatchet Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hatchet Lake

On a first trip to Hatchet 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 Hatchet Lake

Spring at Hatchet Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Hatchet 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.

  • Cisco — 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.

  • Northern Pike — 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.

  • Walleye — 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.

  • White Sucker — 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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