Minnesota · DNR survey data
Black Hoof Lake
Black Hoof Lake covers 201 acres in Crow Wing County, running to 29 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2022. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Fair numbers1.8per gill net17"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 11 fish
2022Lengths measured · 13 fish
2016Lengths measured · 9 fish
2010Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 23 fish
2004Largemouth bassGood numbers53.3per hr (electrofishing)14"Typical20"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 17 fish
2022Lengths measured · 2 fish
2016Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 14 fish
2010Lengths measured · 190 fish
2004Northern pikeOne of the best around19.5per gill net20"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 122 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 122 fish
2022Lengths measured · 36 fish
2016Lengths measured · 48 fish
2010Lengths measured · 73 fish
2004BluegillJust a few25.8per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 268 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 268 fish
2022Lengths measured · 213 fish
2016Lengths measured · 337 fish
2010Lengths measured · 182 fish
2004CrappieJust a few0.7per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 29 fish
2022Lengths measured · 53 fish
2016Lengths measured · 14 fish
2010Lengths measured · 22 fish
2004Yellow perchGood numbers8.8per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 67 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 67 fish
2022Lengths measured · 7 fish
2016Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 130 fish
2010Lengths measured · 35 fish
2004Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 2,187 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 3,071 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 804 fingerlings · 290 yearlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 877 fingerlings · 32 yearlings · 22 adults |
Recent reports
Black Hoof Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Black Hoof Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Blackhoof Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Huntington Mine Lake · 106 ac · 0.4 mi
- Mallen Pit · 6 ac · 0.9 mi
- Little Black Hoof Lake · 72 ac · 1 mi
- Mahnomen, Alstead & Arco Mine Lake · 272 ac · 1.3 mi
- Snoshoe Mine Lake · 7 ac · 1.6 mi
- Pennington Mine Lake · 62 ac · 1.6 mi
- Roe Mine Lake · 25 ac · 1.7 mi
- Little Rabbit Lake · 172 ac · 2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Black Hoof Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Black Hoof Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Black Hoof Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2022) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Black Hoof Lake have a public access?
Yes. Black Hoof Lake has one public access site: Blackhoof Lake (trailer launch).
Is Black Hoof Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Black Hoof Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Black Hoof Lake in 2022, the most recent of 11 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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