Hatch Lake
About Hatch Lake
Hatch Lake is a 226-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 88 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 45 feet, and has roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2013.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Hatch Lake
- 226 acres, up to 88 feet deep, near Marcell
- 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 16.5 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
- 226 acres
- Max depth
- 88 ft
- Average depth
- 45 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 16.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 49 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 11
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2013
- 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 Hatch Lake?
Hatch Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 226 acres and reaches 88 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hatch Lake?
Hatch Lake covers 226 acres with about 4.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 88 feet and its average depth is about 45 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hatch Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Hatch Lake?
Yes. Hatch Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Hatch Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hatch 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 Hatch Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Hatch Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.