Hog Lake
About Hog Lake
Hog Lake is a 128-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1994.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Hog Lake
- 128 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Tofte
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 128 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 128 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 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1994
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Hog Lake?
Hog Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Tofte. It covers 128 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hog Lake?
Hog Lake covers 128 acres with about 4.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hog Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Hog Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Hog Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hog 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 Hog Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Hog Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.