Hattie

Stevens County

Near Alberta

DOW: 75020000

WalleyeExcellent · 80Northern PikeGood · 65PumpkinseedGood · 63

A 459-acre lake near Alberta in Stevens County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 2017.

Fish Species (12)

Walleye

Excellent · 80

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.8"

Avg Weight

1.08 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per gill net · typical 2.3–18.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye93% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 7%Largest sampled 25"

Size from the Apr 2022 survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 26, 2022	20.33	17.1"	1.43 lbs	Single-frame trap nets
Apr 26, 2022	10.00	17.1"	1.78 lbs	3/8-in trap nets
Apr 22, 2019	18.67	15.4"	1.39 lbs	Single-frame trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 65

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

23.1"

Avg Weight

2.91 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 1.1–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 22, 2019	0.33	13.0"	0.55 lbs	Single-frame trap nets
Jun 12, 2017	6.50	23.1"	2.91 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 12, 2017	0.33	23.1"	3.51 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 1.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1988	1.20	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 30, 1984	1.40	-	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 6.2 per trap net · typical 1.2–20 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1988	6.20	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1988	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 30, 1984	3.40	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.0"

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per trap net · typical 1.2–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 26, 2022	0.50	11.0"	0.94 lbs	3/8-in trap nets
Apr 22, 2019	1.67	10.8"	0.83 lbs	Single-frame trap nets
Jun 12, 2017	9.00	8.0"	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1988	0.40	-	1.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.7"

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–25 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch58% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 42%Largest sampled 11"

Size from the Apr 2022 survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 26, 2022	19.00	8.5"	0.25 lbs	Single-frame trap nets
Apr 26, 2022	72.50	8.5"	0.09 lbs	3/8-in trap nets
Apr 22, 2019	1.50	4.0"	0.04 lbs	3/8-in trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Common Carp

Good · 67

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.6"

Avg Weight

2.90 lbs

Catch rate: 11.5 per gill net · typical 1–13.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 26, 2022	0.50	24.5"	0.03 lbs	3/8-in trap nets
Apr 26, 2022	1.67	24.5"	11.29 lbs	Single-frame trap nets
Apr 22, 2019	4.67	-	-	Single-frame trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.5"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 50.0 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 3, 2023	1720.50	4.9"	-	3/8-in trap nets
May 3, 2023	92.00	4.9"	0.04 lbs	Single-frame trap nets
Apr 22, 2019	1.00	-	-	3/8-in trap nets

White Sucker

Poor · 13

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.0"

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2006	0.17	10.0"	0.46 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2022

Avg Size

1.9"

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 26, 2022	4.50	1.9"	-	3/8-in trap nets
Jun 13, 2011	12.83	-	-	15-ft beach seine
Jun 13, 2011	29.67	-	-	50-ft beach seine

Iowa Darter

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 3.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 2011	3.00	-	-	15-ft beach seine
Jun 13, 2011	31.49	-	-	Backpack electrofishing
Jun 24, 1996	5.00	-	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

May 3, 2023This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2022-2023 winter. Despite winter operation of an aeration sy…

This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2022-2023 winter. Despite winter operation of an aeration system, trap netting results suggested winterkill severity was high. It is worth noting that low oxygen levels were already being observed in late December, prior to the aeration system being turned on. A few large Bigmouth Buffalo and an abundant Black Bullhead population were the only fishes sampled. No gamefish species were collected. Walleye fry and adult Yellow Perch were stocked in spring 2023 to help restore this fishery.

April 26, 2022This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2021-2022 winter. Winter operation of an aeration system hel…

This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2021-2022 winter. Winter operation of an aeration system helped maintain adequate dissolved oxygen levels on Lake Hattie and gamefish losses due to winterkill were expected to be minimal. Early-spring trap netting results suggested that winterkill was avoided. Gamefish species present included Black Crappie, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Walleye and Yellow Perch were particularly abundant and size distribution indicated the presence of multiple year classes.

April 22, 2019This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2018-2019 winter. Winter operation of an aeration system hel…

This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2018-2019 winter. Winter operation of an aeration system helped maintain adequate dissolved oxygen levels on Lake Hattie and gamefish losses due to winterkill were expected to be minimal. Early-spring trap netting results suggested that winterkill was avoided. Gamefish species present included Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Walleye were particularly abundant and size distribution indicated the presence of multiple year classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hattie?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Hattie. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Hattie?

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

How deep is Hattie?

Hattie has a maximum depth of 9 feet and a mean depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hattie last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hattie is from 2017. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.