Hill Lake
Size
778ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Hill Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Perch
Perch
Rock bass
Rock bass
Brook trout
Brook trout
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.4545
0Statewide Range19.6668

Hill Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20189
Brook trout
fish
13-14 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2010
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2010
Jul
Crappie
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.1818
0Statewide Range12.6668

Hill Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
35.999
0Statewide Range166.4366

Hill Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202321
Northern pike
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.6364
0Statewide Range19.75

Hill Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Perch
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.2727
0Statewide Range43.5833

Hill Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2020
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Rock bass
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3636
0Statewide Range6.5668

Hill Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Walleye
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.9091
0Statewide Range16.9168

Hill Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2015
Jul
2020
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202328