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Hazel Lake

Hazel Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Cass County.

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Fish species in Hazel Lake

Hazel Lake near 47.0001, -94.2880 is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Hazel Lake covers about 14.7 acres, reaches a recorded 38 feet and holds about 198 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Hazel Lake

Hazel 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 Hazel Lake

Fish reported from Hazel Lake include fathead minnow, finescale dace, golden shiner, northern redbelly dace, and rainbow trout.

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Hazel Lake, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hazel Lake

On a first trip to Hazel 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 Hazel Lake

Spring at Hazel 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 Hazel Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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