Hare Lake
About Hare Lake
Hare Lake is a 48-acre lake near Schroeder in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including walleye and yellow perch. 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 2024.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Hare Lake
- 48 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Schroeder
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 48 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 43 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- 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
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 Hare Lake?
Hare Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Schroeder. It covers 48 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hare Lake?
Hare Lake covers 48 acres with about 1.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hare Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Hare Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Hare Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hare 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 Hare Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Hare Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.