Minnesota · Hubbard County
Eagle Lake Fishing guide
Eagle Lake sits in Hubbard County, Minnesota, and covers 424 acres, reaching 77 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 8.8 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 14 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Good numbers4.7per gill net15"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 43 fish
2022Lengths measured · 1 fish
2020Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 53 fish
2017Lengths measured · 46 fish
2012Northern pikeFair numbers7.3per gill net20"Typical29"Biggest
Lengths measured · 68 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 68 fish
2022Lengths measured · 10 fish
2020Lengths measured · 57 fish
2017Lengths measured · 58 fish
2012BluegillJust a few10.4per trap net4"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 100 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 100 fish
2022Lengths measured · 84 fish
2020Lengths measured · 81 fish
2017Lengths measured · 129 fish
2012CrappieJust a few0.8per trap net7"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 41 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 41 fish
2022Lengths measured · 9 fish
2020Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 14 fish
2017Lengths measured · 10 fish
2012Yellow perchFair numbers3.3per gill net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 34 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 34 fish
2022Lengths measured · 9 fish
2020Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 63 fish
2017Lengths measured · 35 fish
2012Rock bassExcellent numbers4.6per gill net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 50 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 50 fish
2022Lengths measured · 8 fish
2020Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 15 fish
2017Lengths measured · 11 fish
2012Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Eagle Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. On a lake that drops to 77 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. On a lake that drops to 77 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Northern pike | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27" | 29" | 17" |
| 2020 | 24" | 24" | — |
| 2017 | 28" | 31" | 16" |
| 2012 | 27" | 31" | 13" |
| 2007 | 25" | 32" | 15" |
| 2002 | 26" | 31" | 6" |
| 1997 | 27" | 26" | 12" |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 165,120 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 167,400 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 181,525 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 165,920 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 166,050 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Temperature and dissolved oxygen measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Eagle Lake on July 29th, 2025. This was done to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake. Cisco require a layer of oxythermal habitat that contains water temperatures below 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) and dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3.0 mg/L. Based on data collected from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth was 78.1 feet), the water temperature decreased to 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) at 16.8 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 17.0 feet at the time of sampling. This layer in the water column was 0.1 feet, indicating oxythermal habitat for Cisco was present but marginal.
Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 21.1 degrees C (70.0 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were marginal for Cisco at the time of the survey as the layer was confined to less than 3 feet of suitable habitat at the time of the survey.
Read the full DNR narrative
This is the first Minnesota Department of Natural Resources temperature and dissolved oxygen survey completed on Eagle Lake during the period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th). When adequate oxythermal habitat is not available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and experience higher levels of stress.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Eagle Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Eagle 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
- Eagle Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Eagle Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Island Lake · 541 ac · 1.7 mi
- Potato Lake · 2,096 ac · 2.7 mi
- Cedar Lake · 103 ac · 4.4 mi
- Portage Lake · 429 ac · 4.5 mi
- Blue Lake · 336 ac · 4.5 mi
- Hungry Man Lake · 144 ac · 4.6 mi
- Two Inlets Lake · 578 ac · 4.8 mi
- Pickerel Lake · 310 ac · 4.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake reaches 77 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 21 ft; about 39% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake covers 424 acres with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Eagle Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Eagle Lake average 8.8 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Eagle Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Eagle Lake have a public access?
Yes. Eagle Lake has one public access site: Eagle Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Eagle Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 27"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1997.
When was Eagle Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Eagle Lake in 2025, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
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