Hatfield Lake

Hatfield Lake is a lake in St. Croix County with the available record putting it at about 86 acres; a dependable maximum depth is not in the current record, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.

What this lake is like

I would rather learn one piece of this water than rush through ten with most of my time going to shoreline cover, weed edges, and the first clean drop away from the bank and once one type of water shows life, I would look for more of the same.

What swims here

Species already recorded for Hatfield Lake include Largemouth Bass; so the first fishing plan would include weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass, and avoid chasing a totally different kind of fishing without a reason.

A simple way to approach it

For an uncomplicated day on Hatfield Lake, I would use the fish list and the lake's size as a guide, then let current conditions settle the details, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.