Hunter Lake
About Hunter Lake
Hunter Lake is an 182-acre lake near Wabedo in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Hunter Lake
- 182 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Wabedo
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 182 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 52 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 22
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- April 5, 2000
- Latest
- May 8, 2022
- Most recent
- May 8, 2022
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 Hunter Lake?
Hunter Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Wabedo. It covers 182 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hunter Lake?
Hunter Lake covers 182 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hunter Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Hunter Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Hunter Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Hunter Lake.
Can you swim at Hunter Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hunter 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.
When does the ice go out on Hunter Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 5, 2000 and the latest is May 8, 2022.