Hazel

Hazel Lake is a 15-acre lake with 0.71 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 38 feet located northeast of Hackensack, MN. There is a US Forest Service public access located on the south shore. Hazel Lake offers Rainbow Trout fishing in a remote, wilderness setting. The lake is entirely within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Hazel Lake is one of four designated stream trout lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area. Other stream trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Diamond, Perch, and Teepee Lakes. Rainbow Trout were initially stocked in Hazel Lake in 1959. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in the lake and the population is supported entirely by stocking to provide a unique angling opportunity. Rainbow Trout stocking success is dependent on the absence of introduced species. The average length of Rainbow Trout sampled in 2023 was 11 inches and lengths ranged from 10 to 13 inches. People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Hazel Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

Hazel Lake is a 14.7-acre lake with 0.71 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 38 feet located near Longville, MN. The lake is accessible via a US Forest Service owned public access located on the south shore of the lake at the end of a US Forest Service trail. That trail splits off USFS Road 2850 which is 4 miles West of Longville on County Road 5. Hazel Lake offers Rainbow Trout fishing in a remote, wilderness-like setting. The lake is entirely within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Because of its small size, the lake is ideal for canoes or float tubes. Hazel Lake was first used as a stream trout lake in 1959 after being reclaimed. Hazel Lake is one of five lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. The other designated stream-trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Diamond, Perch, and Teepee Lakes. Long Lake, just north of Longville is also stocked with Rainbow Trout but it is not a designated trout lake. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in this lake and the population is supported entirely by stocking to provide a unique angling opportunity. The Rainbow Trout gill net catch rate of 32.5 fish per net was the second highest observed historically. The average length of Rainbow Trout sampled in 2018 was 11 inches and lengths ranged from 8 to 13 inches. Historically, Hazel has produced fish greater than 15 inches. People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Hazel Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lakeshore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

Hazel Lake (DOW #11-0295; Lake Class 21) is a 14.7 acre lake located near Longville, MN. There is a US Forest Service owned public access located on the south shore of the lake at the end of a US Forest Service trail. Hazel Lake has 0.71 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 38 feet. Hazel Lake offers rainbow trout fishing in a remote, wilderness-like setting. The lake is totally within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Because of its small size, the lake is ideal for canoes or float tubes. Hazel Lake is one of four lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. The other designated stream-trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Diamond, Perch, and Teepee Lakes. Hazel Lake was first used as a stream trout lake in 1959 after being reclaimed. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in this lake and the population is instead supported entirely by stocking to provide unique angling opportunities. The average length of Rainbow Trout sampled in 2015 was 12 inches and lengths ranged from 10 to 17 inches. Historically, Hazel has had some over summer-winter survival leading to larger fish. The majority of fish captured were likely from 2014 or previous stockings, offering opportunities for larger fish. Catch rates were also the highest since 2006. In addition annual spring stockings should provide anglers Rainbow Trout during the summer season. In January 2015, Hazel Lake was opened to winter trout fishing and provided increased opportunities for trout anglers in the Walker area. People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Hazel Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rainbow Trout in Hazel. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Hazel. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Hazel has a maximum depth of 38 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hazel is from 2023.

No invasive species are on record for Hazel in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.