---
type: lake
name: "Hogback Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Isabella"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 40
max_depth_ft: 43
latitude: 47.64247
longitude: -91.13672
lake_score: 59
dnr_lake_id: "38005700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/hogback-lake
---

# Hogback Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella

- **Surface Area**: 40 acres
- **Max Depth**: 43 ft
- **Average Depth**: 13 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.8 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 13.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 59/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Hogback Lake is a 40-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 43 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.9 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state. Access is by portage through Superior National Forest; most lakes reached this way lie in or beside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where an entry permit is required.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, brook trout, and splake. 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 2020.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service. Hogback Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses
- **Wilderness permit**: BWCAW entry permit required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2020
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Canoe Tripping, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Hogback Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Splake, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Dam Five Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/dam-five-lake) - 1.7 miles, 78 acres
- [Sister Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/sister-lake) - 1.9 miles, 125 acres
- [Lake Harriet](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/lake-harriet) - 2.1 miles, 265 acres
- [Little Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/little-wilson-lake) - 3.3 miles, 55 acres
- [Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/wilson-lake) - 3.5 miles, 650 acres
- [Crooked Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/crooked-lake-finland) - 3.9 miles, 272 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.64247,-91.13672)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38005700)
- [All lakes in Lake County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/hogback-lake)*