Hill Lake
About Hill Lake
Hill Lake is a 46-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Hill Lake
- 46 acres, up to 32 feet deep, near Grand Rapids
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, bluegill, 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
- 46 acres
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 28 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
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- 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 Hill Lake?
Hill Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. It covers 46 acres and reaches 32 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hill Lake?
Hill Lake covers 46 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 32 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hill Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Hill Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Hill Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hill 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 Hill Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Hill Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.