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Best Northern Pike Lakes by DNR Survey System and Lake-Scale Opportunity in Hubbard County, Minnesota

32 Hubbard County lakes have exact-water DNR survey evidence for northern pike; 32 lakes with status, survey, or report evidence met our criteria, out of 219 documented lakes in the county. Updated July 2026.

  1. Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 2 2 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1

    193.4system score
    238 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    LaSalle Lake

    limited
    47.33, -95.17238 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    93.4 within-system score · 1,943.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 8.17 fish/net set · 2020 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 93.4/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,943.6 (8.17 fish/net set × 238 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 8.17 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2020
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 2.2-8.7 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  2. 279.0system score
    751 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Eleventh Crow Wing Lake

    limited
    47.02, -94.72751 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    79.0 within-system score · 2,943.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 3.92 fish/net set · 2011 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 79.0/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 2,943.8 (3.92 fish/net set × 751 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 3.92 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2011
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 2.2-8.7 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  3. 376.1system score
    379 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    East Crooked Lake

    limited
    47.03, -94.82379 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    76.1 within-system score · 1,728.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 4.56 fish/net set · 2022 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 76.1/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,728.5 (4.56 fish/net set × 379 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 4.56 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2022
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 2.2-8.7 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  4. 445.6system score
    464 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Benedict Lake

    available
    47.14, -94.69464 acres | 91 ft maxVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    45.6 within-system score · 928.7 lake-scale opportunity index · 2 fish/net set · 1974 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 45.6/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 928.7 (2 fish/net set × 464 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 2 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1974
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 2.2-8.7 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  5. 58.3system score
    336 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Blue Lake

    available
    47.02, -95.00336 acres | 84 ft maxVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    8.3 within-system score · 74 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.22 fish/net set · 2014 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 8.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 74 (0.22 fish/net set × 336 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.22 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2014
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 2.2-8.7 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  6. Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 10 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1

    1100.0system score
    359 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Lake Hattie

    limited
    47.27, -95.05359 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    100.0 within-system score · 2,936.1 lake-scale opportunity index · 8.17 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 100.0/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 2,936.1 (8.17 fish/net set × 359 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 8.17 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2023
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 31, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 31 normal range 3.5-10.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  7. 289.8system score
    305 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Hinds Lake

    limited
    46.83, -95.05305 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    89.8 within-system score · 2,443.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 8 fish/net set · 1982 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 89.8/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 2,443.5 (8 fish/net set × 305 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 8 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1982
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 31, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 31 normal range 3.5-10.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  8. 374.0system score
    341 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Boulder Lake

    available
    46.97, -94.93341 acres | 28 ft maxVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    74.0 within-system score · 2,118.2 lake-scale opportunity index · 6.22 fish/net set · 1949 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 74.0/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 2,118.2 (6.22 fish/net set × 341 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 6.22 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1949
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 31, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 31 normal range 3.5-10.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  9. 429.8system score
    213 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Evergreen Lake

    limited
    47.30, -95.01213 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    29.8 within-system score · 479.9 lake-scale opportunity index · 2.25 fish/net set · 1992 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 29.8/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 479.9 (2.25 fish/net set × 213 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 2.25 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1992
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 31, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 31 normal range 3.5-10.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  10. 55.5system score
    326 acres

    Hubbard County, MN

    Duck Lake

    limited
    46.81, -94.91326 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    5.5 within-system score · 218.7 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.67 fish/net set · 1990 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 5.5/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 218.7 (0.67 fish/net set × 326 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.67 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1990
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 31, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 31 normal range 3.5-10.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
RankLakeCountyAcresSystem scorePrimary score signalSurvey measurementMetric yearDNR statusNorthern Pike stocking
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 3 1 to 8 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake Belle TaineHubbard1,497100.0index 15,22110.17 fish/net set2021No record—
2Little Mantrap LakeHubbard38157.6index 2,4996.56 fish/net set2017No record—
3Island LakeHubbard54130.4index 1,759.13.25 fish/net set1974No record—
4Eagle LakeHubbard4240.4index 423.51 fish/net set1976No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 10 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake HattieHubbard35996.4index 2,217.46.17 fish/net set2009No record—
2Boulder LakeHubbard34195.7index 2,118.26.22 fish/net set2023No record—
3Duck LakeHubbard32687.3index 1,958.56 fish/net set2025No record—
4Eighth Crow Wing LakeHubbard5030.0index 1,171.92.33 fish/net set1975No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 3 to 7 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Long LakeHubbard1,92699.2index 8,994.94.67 fish/net set2019No record—
2Big Sand LakeHubbard1,63952.5index 5,571.43.4 fish/net set2020No record—
3Kabekona LakeHubbard2,43337.1index 6,010.52.47 fish/net set2008No record—
4Lake PlantagenetHubbard2,5317.5index 4,049.31.6 fish/net set2017No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 2 2 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1East Crooked LakeHubbard37990.0index 2,338.76.17 fish/net set1962No record—
2LaSalle LakeHubbard23868.4index 1,1114.67 fish/net set2000No record—
3Eleventh Crow Wing LakeHubbard75163.6index 1,5622.08 fish/net set2021No record—
4Blue LakeHubbard3364.9index 252.30.75 fish/net set1991No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 3 1 to 8 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Island LakeHubbard54195.1index 4,091.97.56 fish/net set2020No record—
2Little Mantrap LakeHubbard38193.0index 3,215.28.44 fish/net set2022No record—
3Eagle LakeHubbard42486.4index 3,104.57.33 fish/net set2022No record—
4Little Sand LakeHubbard4100.0index 614.31.5 fish/net set1982No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Garfield LakeHubbard97298.1index 37,919.339 fish/net set2020No record—
2Grace LakeHubbard86036.0index 13,61115.83 fish/net set2025No record—
3Fishhook LakeHubbard1,64328.6index 14,372.48.75 fish/net set2022No record—
4Lake GeorgeHubbard8261.6index 8,34810.11 fish/net set1999No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Garfield LakeHubbard97293.6index 27,875.628.67 fish/net set2025No record—
2Fishhook LakeHubbard1,64371.8index 32,194.219.6 fish/net set2002No record—
3Grace LakeHubbard86032.8index 14,18716.5 fish/net set2010No record—
4Lake GeorgeHubbard8269.6index 9,289.411.25 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 3 to 7 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake PlantagenetHubbard2,53187.7index 9,439.93.73 fish/net set2022No record—
2Long LakeHubbard1,92687.5index 8,994.94.67 fish/net set1978No record—
3Big Sand LakeHubbard1,6395.9index 3,277.32 fish/net set2004No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 3 to 7 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake PlantagenetHubbard2,53190.0index 16,450.36.5 fish/net set1982No record—
2Kabekona LakeHubbard2,43328.6index 7,494.83.08 fish/net set2023No record—
3Long LakeHubbard1,92610.0index 5,393.12.8 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 3 1 to 8 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Sand LakeHubbard41099.0index 8,100.119.78 fish/net set2022No record—
2Island LakeHubbard54158.6index 6,976.712.89 fish/net set2025No record—
3Little Mantrap LakeHubbard3810.0index 4,300.911.29 fish/net set1994No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 10 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Hinds LakeHubbard30598.0index 5,650.618.5 fish/net set2022No record—
2Evergreen LakeHubbard21353.7index 3,839.618 fish/net set2018No record—
3Eighth Crow Wing LakeHubbard50310.0index 3,073.16.11 fish/net set2023No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Garfield LakeHubbard97290.0index 8,361.78.6 fish/net set1969No record—
2Grace LakeHubbard86010.0index 5,227.76.08 fish/net set2020No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 2 2 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Benedict LakeHubbard464100.0index 5,674.512.22 fish/net set2021No record—
2Blue LakeHubbard3360.0index 504.51.5 fish/net set1957No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 20 standard gill nets normal 2 to 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beauty LakeHubbard55——17 fish/net set2011No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 28 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Emma LakeHubbard78——8.5 fish/net set2020No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 4 8 to 12 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeHubbard225——9.17 fish/net set2025No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 34 standard gill nets normal 2 3 to 9 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Big Stony LakeHubbard343——2.11 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 4 6 to 11 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake MinnieHubbard75——0.5 fish/net set1990No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 28 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Emma LakeHubbard78——6.75 fish/net set2013No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 4 8 to 12 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeHubbard225——7 fish/net set2018No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 34 standard gill nets normal 2 3 to 9 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Big Stony LakeHubbard343——1.67 fish/net set2017No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 6 to 11 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Frontenac LakeHubbard210——12.25 fish/net set2025No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 4 6 to 11 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake MinnieHubbard75——1 fish/net set2021No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 28 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Big Bass LakeHubbard133——0.5 fish/net set2023No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 34 standard gill nets normal 2 3 to 9 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Big Stony LakeHubbard343——13 fish/net set1982No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 6 to 11 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Frontenac LakeHubbard210——8 fish/net set1977No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 4 6 to 11 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Fourth Crow Wing LakeHubbard434——21.33 fish/net set2019No record—

Methodology

How this list is built

County ranks use the same statewide exact-family contract; systems with at least two eligible county peers restart at #1. The score is 55% survey rate × acreage, 35% survey rate, and 10% recency. Catch-per-effort × acreage is only an opportunity index, never a literal fish count. Documented acreage plus verified public or shore access are eligibility gates. Unsupported methods stay documented but unranked. See the complete definitions on the statewide northern pike ranking.

FAQ

Hubbard County northern pike fishing FAQ

Which northern pike lakes receive a numeric county rank?

24 lakes receive at least one peer-backed, exact-lake numeric rank. Catch-per-effort systems separate species, phase, gear, unit, and sampled population; standardized adult-density estimates form their own system, so systems with at least two eligible county peers can each have a #1 in Hubbard County.

How many Hubbard County lakes have northern pike?

32 Hubbard County lakes have exact-water DNR survey evidence. Numeric rank still requires an exact comparable family plus the acreage and access gates.

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Source data: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder fisheries surveys, lake classes, morphology, and public-access records. Rankings are LakeList's computed opinion from public agency data, not a DNR endorsement. Conditions and regulations change — verify access and rules before you go.