Hunter

Numbers/Set (Lbs./fish) NOP BLG SMB LMB WAE1987 1.0(9.7) 6.1(0.19) 8.7(1.8) 1.3(0.72) 1.7(5.4)1969 1.5(2.1) 36.0(0.20) 1.5(0.73) 1.5(0.48) 1.0(10.5)Northern Pike - Gillnet catches indicate a low population of large fish. No year classes beyond 1979 were present indicating limited natural reproduction.Bluegill - Trapnet catches are lower than 1969 survey while the average size of a bluegill is the same. All size classes up to 8 inches present.Smallmouth Bass - Net catches of smallmouth bass were high and the average weight of a fish was 1.8 pounds. All recent year classes were represented except for 1981 indicating excellent natural reproduction.Largemouth Bass - Length frequency indicates good natural reproduction.Walleye - The gillnet catch of walleye were made up of primarily fish greater than 19 inches in length. Stocking records indicate that no recent walleye stocking has taken place in Hunter Lake. Lakeshore owners stocked 1000 fingerlings by permit during fall of 1987.

Has been a good lake for large and smallmouth bass and no stocking has been done.Has been good fishing for crappie, small and largemouth bass but has declined in walleye success. Three years ago and more, walleye success was good but has dropped off. Crappie fishing was also much better in the past.

Management Policy: Since smallmouth bass are present in relatively abundant numbers, and since their growth rate is satisfactory, Hunter Lake should be considered as best suited for this species of fish.Physical Improvements: None at this time.Control of Fish Population: Although the shoreline seinging revealed a very successful survial of YOY and yearling perch, this same abundance was not reflected in the older age classes of this fish, as taken in the gillnets. Unless it can be shown that the presence of an over abundance of perch is harmful to the other species in the lake, no removal operations appear necesssary at this time.A sufficiently high population of smallmouth bass appears to be present in Hunter Lake at the present time. No stocking of this species is recommended for the present. The stocking of other species of fish is not recommended.No special regulations are necessary at present.

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

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Hunter. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Hunter has a maximum depth of 48 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hunter is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

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

No — Hunter has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.