Webb Lake
About Webb Lake
Webb Lake is a 720-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 84 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 21 feet, and has roughly 7.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.4 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 55 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Webb Lake
- 720 acres, up to 84 feet deep, near Hackensack
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 16.4 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 720 acres
- Max depth
- 84 ft
- Average depth
- 21 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 16.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 278 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
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 12
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 22
- Years of record
- 55
- Earliest
- April 2, 2010
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- May 7, 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 Webb Lake?
Webb Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 720 acres and reaches 84 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Webb Lake?
Webb Lake covers 720 acres with about 7.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 84 feet and its average depth is about 21 feet.
What fish can you catch at Webb Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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 Webb Lake?
Yes. Webb Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Webb Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Webb 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 Webb Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Webb Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Webb Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 55 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 2, 2010 and the latest is May 13, 2013.