Minnesota · ranked from DNR surveys
Best largemouth bass lakes in Hubbard County
The DNR has surveyed largemouth bass in 97 lakes in Hubbard County. Of those, 55 earn a grade on this site, and the top 10 are ranked below. Grades come from survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history, scored the same way for every lake on the live map.
Eighth Crow Wing Lake is first at A. The DNR caught 114.6 largemouth bass per hour of electrofishing in the 2023 survey, and the biggest was 19 inches. Fish Hook Lake is second at A, with 57.5 largemouth bass per hour of electrofishing in the 2025 survey, and 26% of its largemouth bass measured over 15 inches. Boulder Lake is third at A−, and its biggest largemouth bass was 18 inches.
| # | Lake | Grade | Acres | Survey catch rate | Over 15" | Biggest Surveyed | Avg wt | Surveyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eighth Crow Wing Lake | A | 503 | 114.6/hr in electrofishing | 14% | 19" | 0.8 lb | 2023 |
| 2 | Fish Hook Lake | A | 1,643 | 57.5/hr in electrofishing | 26% | 18" | 1 lb | 2025 |
| 3 | Boulder Lake | A− | 341 | 118.9/hr in electrofishing | 14% | 18" | 1 lb | 2023 |
| 4 | Spider Lake | A− | 570 | 67.7/hr in electrofishing | 10% | 19" | 1 lb | 2025 |
| 5 | Duck Lake | A− | 326 | 96/hr in electrofishing | 8% | 17" | 0.7 lb | 2025 |
| 6 | Potato Lake | B+ | 2,096 | 22.2/hr in electrofishing | 23% | 19" | 0.5 lb | 2025 |
| 7 | Hinds Lake | B+ | 305 | 53.6/hr in electrofishing | 36% | 18" | 1.5 lb | 2022 |
| 8 | Little Mantrap Lake | B+ | 381 | 46.3/hr in electrofishing | 42% | 17" | 1.4 lb | 2022 |
| 9 | Island Lake | B | 225 | 66.5/hr in electrofishing | 8% | 17" | 1 lb | 2025 |
| 10 | Island Lake | B | 541 | 32.5/hr in electrofishing | 33% | 17" | 1 lb | 2025 |
Also ranked in Hubbard County: Walleye · Northern pike · Smallmouth bass · Crappie · Bluegill · Yellow perch
All of Minnesota: Best largemouth bass lakes in Minnesota
Grades are based on Minnesota DNR survey data: how many fish the DNR caught (scaled by lake size), how many reached quality size, and the biggest fish measured. Each lake's page has the numbers behind its grade. The table shows each lake's most recent survey year.