Hammal Lake
About Hammal Lake
Hammal Lake is a 376-acre lake near Aitkin in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 44 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.1 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 13, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Hammal Lake
- 376 acres, up to 44 feet deep, near Aitkin
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9.1 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 376 acres
- Max depth
- 44 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 262 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 13
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- March 30, 2017
- Latest
- May 4, 2022
- Most recent
- April 2, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hammal Lake?
Hammal Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. It covers 376 acres and reaches 44 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hammal Lake?
Hammal Lake covers 376 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 44 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hammal Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Hammal Lake?
Yes. Hammal Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Hammal Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hammal Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Hammal Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Hammal Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Hammal Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 13, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 30, 2017 and the latest is May 4, 2022.