Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Hubert Lake Fishing guide
Hubert Lake is a 1,301-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, reaching 83 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 15.1 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 14 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2023Good numbers4.3per gill net15"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 130 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 71 fish
2025Lengths measured · 51 fish
2022Lengths measured · 8 fish
2022Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 86 fish
2019Largemouth bassGood numbers59.2per hr (electrofishing)14"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 281 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 129 fish
2025Lengths measured · 20 fish
2022Lengths measured · 132 fish
2022Lengths measured · 248 fish
2019Smallmouth bassGood numbers29.1per hr (electrofishing)15"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 179 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 110 fish
2025Lengths measured · 25 fish
2022Lengths measured · 44 fish
2022Lengths measured · 38 fish
2019Northern pikeJust a few3.4per gill net22"Typical39"Biggest
Lengths measured · 81 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 42 fish
2025Lengths measured · 39 fish
2022Lengths measured · 58 fish
2019Lengths measured · 89 fish
2013BluegillJust a few19.2per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 305 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 278 fish
2025Lengths measured · 27 fish
2022Lengths measured · 171 fish
2019Lengths measured · 218 fish
2013Yellow perchGood numbers6.6per gill net6"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 159 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 115 fish
2025Lengths measured · 44 fish
2022Lengths measured · 10 fish
2019Lengths measured · 8 fish
2013Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Rock bassOne of the best around6.8per gill net7"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 176 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 91 fish
2025Lengths measured · 85 fish
2022Lengths measured · 79 fish
2019Lengths measured · 64 fish
2013Rates 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 Hubert Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 15.1 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- 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 83 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.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn. At 15.1 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade. On a lake that drops to 83 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
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 | Largemouth bass | Smallmouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25" | 19" | 19" |
| 2022 | 25" | 19" | 19" |
| 2019 | 26" | 18" | 18" |
| 2016 | 24" | 17" | 19" |
| 2013 | 27" | 18" | 20" |
| 2010 | 26" | 19" | 19" |
| 2007 | 26" | 17" | 20" |
| 2001 | 25" | 14" | 20" |
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
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
Smallmouth bass · Soft plastics
Drop Shot (Finesse Plastic)
4" finesse worm or 3" minnow-profile plastic
Smallmouth bass · Jigs & bladed
Tail Spinner
Compact lead body with a free-spinning blade on the tail
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walleye | 5,280 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 3,960 fingerlings · 176 yearlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,560 fingerlings · 402 yearlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Hubert Lake is a 1,301-acre lake near the city of Nisswa in Crow Wing County. A DNR administered public access is located on the west side of the lake off Camp Lincoln Road. Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie are the primary management species. A special regulation calls for all Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass 12 inches or larger to be immediately released. Hubert also has special fishing regulations for Crappies (daily limit of 5) and Sunfish (daily limit of 5). Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye are other species managed on Hubert. A standard survey using gill nets, trap nets, and spring electrofishing was conducted in August 2025 to assess fish populations and provide angler information.
Smallmouth Bass net numbers were the second highest recorded (3.6 per net) and the electrofishing catch for the lake (32.5 per hour) was the highest recorded. Smallmouth Bass collected with all sampling types ranged in length from 7.7 to 19.2 inches with the average length of 13.0 inches. The Largemouth Bass electrofishing catch in 2025 (45.0 per hour) was down considerably from recent samplings. Size still looked good, however, with fish ranging in length from 5.0 to 19.5 inches with an average length of 13.5 inches. Anglers should expect quality bass fishing for both Largemouth and Smallmouth on Hubert Lake.
Read the full DNR narrative
Northern Pike numbers were down (3.5 per net) compared to the previous survey. Anglers should have opportunities to harvest fish with 40 percent of the Pike below the 22 to 26 inch protected slot, as well as a shot at a trophy with 36 percent above the slot. Northern Pike up to 39.1 inches were sampled. Releasing larger Pike is encouraged to help maintain a quality size structure.
Walleye fingerlings are stocked (240 pounds) every third year. Walleye numbers (4.4 per net) were slightly down compared to the previous survey. Lengths ranged from 12.1 to 25.4 inches and 30% were 20 inches or larger, suggesting a healthy size structure with both eater-sized and larger Walleye available to anglers.
Hubert Lake has special fishing regulations for Crappies (daily limit of 5) and Sunfish (daily limit of 5). Black Crappies were not sampled in trap nets and were found in low numbers in the gill nets (0.5 per net). Size was good, with 67 percent measuring 10 inches or larger. Bluegill numbers were average (19.2 per net) compared to previous surveys. Anglers can expect action fishing Bluegill, however, trophy potential is limited with only 9 percent measuring at least 7 inches and only 1 percent over 8 inches.
Other species sampled in the latest survey include Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Tullibee (Cisco), White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Hubert Lake fishing reports
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Public water access
Getting on the water
- Hubert Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Hubert Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Little Hubert Lake · 194 ac · 1.1 mi
- Gladstone Lake · 437 ac · 1.5 mi
- Clark Lake · 305 ac · 1.8 mi
- Round Lake · 1,650 ac · 2.1 mi
- Nisswa Lake · 219 ac · 2.6 mi
- Roy Lake · 320 ac · 3.3 mi
- North Long Lake · 6,190 ac · 3.5 mi
- Lower Cullen Lake · 560 ac · 3.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Hubert Lake?
Hubert Lake reaches 83 ft at its deepest point; about 36% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Hubert Lake?
Hubert Lake covers 1,301 acres with about 6 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Hubert Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Hubert Lake average 15.1 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Hubert Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Hubert Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2023; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Hubert Lake have a public access?
Yes. Hubert Lake has one public access site: Hubert Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Hubert Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 25"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 2001.
When was Hubert Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Hubert Lake in 2025, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
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