Minnesota · Hubbard County
Plantagenet Lake Fishing guide
Plantagenet Lake sits in Hubbard County, Minnesota, and covers 2,531 acres, reaching 65 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 4 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2024, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and muskellunge in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025One of the best around16.1per gill net11"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 425 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 425 fish
2022Lengths measured · 203 fish
2017Lengths measured · 301 fish
2012Lengths measured · 207 fish
2004Northern pikeJust a few3.7per gill net19"Typical35"Biggest
Lengths measured · 64 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 64 fish
2022Lengths measured · 48 fish
2017Lengths measured · 62 fish
2012Lengths measured · 82 fish
2004Present and managed by the DNR. Standard survey gear does not count this species reliably.
BluegillJust a few2.6per trap net3"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 33 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 33 fish
2022Lengths measured · 14 fish
2017Lengths measured · 35 fish
2012Lengths measured · 3 fish
2004Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
CrappieJust a few0.9per trap net5"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 17 fish
2022Lengths measured · 15 fish
2017Lengths measured · 1 fish
2012Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 4 fish
2004Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchExcellent numbers25.5per gill net6"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 416 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 416 fish
2022Lengths measured · 323 fish
2017Lengths measured · 598 fish
2012Lengths measured · 581 fish
2004Rates 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 Plantagenet Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. In 4 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- 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 65 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. In 4 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- 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 65 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 | Northern pike |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26" | — | 35" |
| 2017 | 24" | — | 34" |
| 2012 | 26" | 5" | 32" |
| 2004 | 25" | 5" | 32" |
| 1999 | 25" | — | 33" |
| 1994 | 26" | 16" | 31" |
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 · Hardbaits
Topwater Popper
2.5–3" concave-face popper
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Hollow-Body Frog
3–3.5" hollow-body frog
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
Full setups, including hooks, weights and line, are on the live map. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 1,479 fingerlings |
| 2025 | Walleye | 726,000 fry |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,479 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 740,101 fry |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,479 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 740,000 fry |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 1,478 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 741,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 722,000 fry |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 1,487 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 746,000 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2024 survey
Temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles were collected in the deepest basin in Lake Plantagenet on July 31, 2024, 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 the profile from the deepest basin, the water temperature decreased to below 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) at 23.4 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 22.3 feet at the time of sampling. The water column did not contain a layer of water with sufficient temperature and dissolved oxygen 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 22.0 degrees C (71.5 degrees F). TDO3 values warmer than 21.2 degrees C (70.7 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were unsuitable for Cisco at the time of this survey.
Read the full DNR narrative
Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2012-2023 indicate variability in suitable oxythermal habitat in years surveyed, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2017 and 2024. 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
Plantagenet Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Plantagenet 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
- Plantagenet Lake (N) (trailer launch)
- Plantagenet Lake (SE) (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Plantagenet Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Spearhead Lake · 194 ac · 2 mi
- Newman Lake · 45 ac · 2.3 mi
- Marquette Lake · 528 ac · 3 mi
- Frontenac Lake · 210 ac · 4.2 mi
- Irving Lake · 662 ac · 5.4 mi
- Hennepin Lake · 418 ac · 6.6 mi
- Evergreen Lake · 213 ac · 7.3 mi
- Grant Lake · 214 ac · 8.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Plantagenet Lake?
Plantagenet Lake reaches 65 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 25 ft; about 39% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Plantagenet Lake?
Plantagenet Lake covers 2,531 acres with about 11 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Plantagenet Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Plantagenet Lake average 4 ft of visibility, on the stained end for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Plantagenet Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2024) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Plantagenet Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked muskellunge and walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Plantagenet Lake have a public access?
Yes. Plantagenet Lake has 2 public access sites, including Plantagenet Lake (N) (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Plantagenet Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 26"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1994.
When was Plantagenet Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Plantagenet Lake in 2024, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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