Minnesota · DNR survey data
Hickory Lake
Hickory Lake covers 212 acres in Aitkin County, running to 32 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
Largemouth bassJust a few15.3per hr (electrofishing)14"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 19 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 19 fish
2023Lengths measured · 4 fish
2015Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 23 fish
2010Lengths measured · 2 fish
2000Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeGood numbers14.3per gill net17"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 91 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 91 fish
2023Lengths measured · 77 fish
2015Lengths measured · 83 fish
2010Lengths measured · 70 fish
2000BluegillJust a few9.4per trap net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 98 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 98 fish
2023Lengths measured · 8 fish
2015Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 102 fish
2010Lengths measured · 134 fish
2000Rates 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 | 55,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 55,500 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 55,500 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 55,500 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 55,500 fry |
Recent reports
Hickory Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Hickory 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
- Hickory Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Little Pine Lake · 226 ac · 0.7 mi
- Spirit Lake · 523 ac · 1.3 mi
- Farm Island Lake · 2,005 ac · 2 mi
- Diamond Lake · 82 ac · 2.6 mi
- Hanging Kettle Lake · 318 ac · 2.7 mi
- Hammal Lake · 376 ac · 3.1 mi
- Thornton Lake · 161 ac · 3.2 mi
- Ripple Lake · 631 ac · 3.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Hickory Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Hickory Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Hickory Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Hickory Lake have a public access?
Yes. Hickory Lake has one public access site: Hickory Lake (carry-in).
Is Hickory Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Hickory Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Hickory Lake in 2023, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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