Hydes Lake

Hydes Lake is a lake in Carver County, Minnesota. Hydes Lake covers about 223 acres, reaches a recorded 18 feet and holds about 2,291 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Hydes Lake

Hydes 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 Hydes Lake

Fish reported from Hydes Lake include bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Hydes, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Hydes, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Hydes, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hydes Lake

On a first trip to Hydes, 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 Hydes Lake

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