Hassel

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69029900

Hybrid SunfishAverage · 43Yellow PerchAverage · 38

A 86-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 2013.

Fish Species (3)

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 43

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.2"

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish13% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 87%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 2013	5.33	6.2"	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.0"

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 2013	0.33	9.0"	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Iowa Darter

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 2013	0.67	-	-	Minnow traps

Biologist Notes

July 9, 2013Hassel Lake is located approximately 13 miles NW of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 68.4 acres and a maximum depth of 8…

Hassel Lake is located approximately 13 miles NW of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 68.4 acres and a maximum depth of 8 feet. The present water level is nearly 3 feet higher compared to previous readings. The shoreline is forested up to the waters edge in most places with some areas of bog also. The lake bottom is mostly soft with detritus and an occasional boulder near shore. Aquatic vegetation is common throughout the lake. Access is by portage from Battle Lake (140 rods), Lunetta Lake (280 rods) or Saca Lake (80 rods). There is one designated USFS campsite on the lake. Hybrid sunfish (5.3/gill net) and one yellow perch were sampled in 3 gill nets during this initial investigation. The average sunfish sampled was 6.9 inches and the largest observed was 10.0 inches long. The parent species are likely bluegill and green sunfish. No other gamefish were sampled or observed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hassel?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish and Yellow Perch in Hassel. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Hassel?

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

How deep is Hassel?

Hassel has a maximum depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hassel last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hassel is from 2013. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.