Hamilton Lake

Hamilton Lake

Size
833ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
No
Species in Hamilton Lake
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rock bass
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

Hamilton Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Northern Pike no minimum size limit. Northern Pike bag limit of 3 with no more than 1 over 30 inches.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
61°Feels like 61°
High Temperature79°
Low Temperature56°
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.18 inHg
Rising
Mostly Sunny
MondayMo
79° / 56°
Partly Cloudy
TuesdayTu
85° / 69°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers and Chance of Storms
WednesdayWe
86° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
ThursdayTh
79° / 53°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
78° / 58°
Partly Cloudy
SaturdaySa
84° / 63°

Moon Phase

waning crescent
September 07, 2026
17% Illumination
waning crescent, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 2:46 AM
Moon Set 6:18 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 10:38 AM
Underfoot 11:07 PM
waning crescent
MondayMo09/07
waning crescent
TuesdayTu09/08
waning crescent
WednesdayWe09/09
waning crescent
ThursdayTh09/10
new moon
FridayFr09/11
waxing crescent
SaturdaySa09/12
waxing crescent
SundaySu09/13
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Top Fish Species

Perch
Perch
5-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2022
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths