Lake Hattie near 47.2720, -95.0542 is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Lake Hattie covers about 359 acres, reaches a recorded 39 feet and holds about 5,108 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Lake Hattie Affect Fishing
Lake Hattie is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Lake Hattie
Fish reported from Lake Hattie include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, cisco, green sunfish, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Lake Hattie, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Lake Hattie, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Lake Hattie, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Lake Hattie, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Lake Hattie, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Lake Hattie, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at Lake Hattie, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
How the Seasons Change Lake Hattie
Spring at Lake Hattie 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 Lake Hattie can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Hattie
On a first trip to Lake Hattie, 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.
Useful Tackle for Lake Hattie
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lake Hattie, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Lake Hattie FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 359-acre Lake Hattie?
At Lake Hattie, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 39-foot deep end of Lake Hattie?
Not every trip. A better place at Lake Hattie is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 5,108 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Hattie?
At Lake Hattie, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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