Hidden
A 8-acre lake near Medicine Lake in Hennepin County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1992.
Fish Species (7)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1986 | 3.00 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1986 | 3.20 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.8 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1986 | 0.80 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Black Crappie
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1986 | 0.20 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992
Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1992 | 0.40 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1986 | 2.20 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1986 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1986 | 0.40 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992
Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1992 | 0.20 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 29, 1992ONLY THREE FISH WERE CAUGHT DURING THE REGULAR SURVEY, TWO BLG AND ONE BRB. IN SEPTEMBER, 1/4 TRAPNETS CAUGHT BLB, HSF, GSF, BLG, FHM, BST, AND ONE CE…
ONLY THREE FISH WERE CAUGHT DURING THE REGULAR SURVEY, TWO BLG AND ONE BRB. IN SEPTEMBER, 1/4 TRAPNETS CAUGHT BLB, HSF, GSF, BLG, FHM, BST, AND ONE CENTRAL MUDMINNOW.
July 30, 1986THE FISH SPECIES CAUGHT WERE BLACK BULLHEAD, PUMPKINSEED, HYBRID SUNFISH, AND BLACK CRAPPIE. ALL FISH SPECIES CAUGHT WERE BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIAN…
THE FISH SPECIES CAUGHT WERE BLACK BULLHEAD, PUMPKINSEED, HYBRID SUNFISH, AND BLACK CRAPPIE. ALL FISH SPECIES CAUGHT WERE BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE GREEN AND HYBRID SUNFISH WHICH WERE CAUGHT AT NUMBERS SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Hidden?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in Hidden. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Hidden?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Hidden. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Hidden?
Hidden has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Hidden last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hidden is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Hidden have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Hidden in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 7.64 acres
- Max Depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.44 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed