Man Lake
About Man Lake
Man Lake is a 491-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 93 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.9 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface).
Plan Your Visit to Man Lake
- 491 acres, up to 93 feet deep, near Hackensack
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and black crappie
- Average water clarity around 11.9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 491 acres
- Max depth
- 93 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 45 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
- 11
- Stocked
- Yes
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Man Lake?
Man Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 491 acres and reaches 93 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Man Lake?
Man Lake covers 491 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 93 feet.
What fish can you catch at Man Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Man Lake?
Yes. Man Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Man Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Man 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 Man Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Man Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.