Minnesota · Hubbard County
LaSalle Lake Fishing guide
LaSalle Lake covers 238 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota, reaching 213 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 6.8 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 6 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeFair numbers3.2per gill net20"Typical24"Biggest
Lengths measured · 19 fish
Recent · 2020Lengths measured · 19 fish
2020Lengths measured · 20 fish
2010Lengths measured · 6 fish
2000Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Largemouth bassPresent (last recorded 2020)2per gill net14"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 14 fish
Recent · 2020Lengths measured · 14 fish
2020Lengths measured · 20 fish
2010Lengths measured · 5 fish
2000Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeFair numbers8.2per gill net21"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 54 fish
Recent · 2020Lengths measured · 54 fish
2020Lengths measured · 45 fish
2010Lengths measured · 36 fish
2000BluegillJust a few19.1per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 184 fish
Recent · 2020Lengths measured · 184 fish
2020Lengths measured · 148 fish
2010Lengths measured · 38 fish
2000Last recorded in the 2020 survey and not seen since.
Rock bassGood numbers2per gill net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 18 fish
Recent · 2020Lengths measured · 18 fish
2020Lengths measured · 19 fish
2010Lengths measured · 8 fish
2000Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Rates 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 LaSalle 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 213 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 213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24" | 30" | 18" |
| 2010 | 27" | 35" | 16" |
| 2000 | 25" | 32" | 7" |
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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MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements were collected from the deepest basin in LaSalle Lake on August 5th, 2025, 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. During the summer, 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 the profile from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth 167.3 feet), the water temperature decreased below 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) at 17.1 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 35.0 feet at the time of sampling. The thickness of this layer of water in the water column was 17.9 feet, indicating that oxythermal habitat was present for Cisco.
Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 6.1 degrees C (43.0 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were suitable for Cisco at the time of the survey.
Read the full DNR narrative
Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the late summer period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th) in 4 years, between 2010-2017, also indicate suitable oxythermal habitat in all years surveyed. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is 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
LaSalle Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on LaSalle 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
- La Salle Lake, La Salle Lake State Recreation Area (trailer launch)
- LaSalle Creek (carry-in)
- La Salle Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
LaSalle Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Big LaSalle Lake · 235 ac · 2.9 mi
- Hennepin Lake · 418 ac · 5.5 mi
- Hattie Lake · 359 ac · 6.9 mi
- Upper Rice Lake · 1,527 ac · 7.4 mi
- Evergreen Lake · 213 ac · 7.4 mi
- Long Lake · 159 ac · 7.4 mi
- Minerva Lake · 230 ac · 7.7 mi
- Twenty Lake · 41 ac · 8.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is LaSalle Lake?
LaSalle Lake reaches 213 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 81 ft; about 7% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is LaSalle Lake?
LaSalle Lake covers 238 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in LaSalle Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on LaSalle Lake average 6.8 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in LaSalle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, brook trout, rock bass.
Is LaSalle Lake stocked?
No stocking is on record for LaSalle Lake in the DNR's stocking database.
Does LaSalle Lake have a public access?
Yes. LaSalle Lake has 3 public access sites, including La Salle Lake, La Salle Lake State Recreation Area (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in LaSalle Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 24"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 2000.
When was LaSalle Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed LaSalle Lake in 2025, the most recent of 6 surveys on record.
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