Size
2ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Hatton Springs
Overview
Hatton Springs Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water 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.
Special Species Regulations
- Bullheads: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited, this waterbody is closed to hook and line fishing outside of trout season.
- Catfish: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10, this waterbody is closed to hook and line fishing outside of trout season.
- Cisco And Whitefish: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10, this waterbody is closed to hook and line fishing outside of trout season.
- Lake Sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
- Muskellunge And Hybrids: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water: The minimum length limit is 40” and the daily bag limit is 1.
- Paddlefish: Closed: No fishing allowed.
- Panfish: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25, this waterbody is closed to hook and line fishing outside of trout season.
- Rock, Yellow, And White Bass: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited, this waterbody is closed to hook and line fishing outside of trout season.
- Rough Fish: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited, this waterbody is closed to hook and line fishing outside of trout season.
- Round Goby: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
- Ruffe: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
- Shovelnose Sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
- Trout: See specific regulations: See Trout Regulations
- Walleye, Sauger, And Hybrids: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: The minimum length limit is 15” and the daily bag limit is 3.
- White Perch: May 2, 2026 to October 15, 2026: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
Weather
58°Feels like 58°
71°
45°
71°45°6:34 AM
7:06 PM
7 mph
South
0 in
Rain
29.86 inHg
Falling
TuesdayTu
71° / 45°
WednesdayWe
67° / 53°
ThursdayTh
72° / 53°
FridayFr
67° / 56°
SaturdaySa
70° / 53°
SundaySu
66° / 48°
Moon Phase
September 15, 2026
20% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
TuesdayTu09/15
WednesdayWe09/16
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
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Top Fish Species
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No survey data
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
