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Hula Lake

lakeLake County, Minnesota · near Prairie Portage131 acres31 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Hula Lake

Hula Lake is a 131-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County, Minnesota. It has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline.

The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Hula Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 131 acres, near Prairie Portage
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses
Managed by
US Forest Service

Conditions

Surface area
131 acres
Shoreline
3.4 mi

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

  • Camping (2 mapped)

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

2 campgrounds are mapped on or near Hula Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.

Backcountry sites

Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.

Activities

PaddlingCamping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hula Lake?

Hula Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Prairie Portage. It covers 131 acres.

How big and how deep is Hula Lake?

Hula Lake covers 131 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. The DNR has no depth on record.

What fish can you catch at Hula Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Hula Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on Hula Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at Hula Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Hula 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.

Can you camp at Hula Lake?

Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.