Hamlet

Crow Wing County

Near Deerwood (Crow Wing)

DOW: 18007000

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100PumpkinseedGood · 65Black CrappieGood · 59

A 307-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (9)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	7.00	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 65

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per trap net · typical 1.4–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	2.20	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1989	4.67	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	1.33	-	0.42 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	2.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1989	1.40	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 24.2 per trap net · typical 7.7–43.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	24.17	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1989	0.20	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	0.50	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1989	0.60	-	0.73 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.18 lbs

Catch rate: 11.2 per gill net · typical 2.2–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	11.20	-	1.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1989	1.00	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 10.7 per trap net · typical 1–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	7.00	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1989	10.67	-	0.42 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.66 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1989	0.40	-	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1989	1.00	-	0.66 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 19, 1989Northern pike and yellow bullhead numbers are high. Bowfin, brown bullhead, rock bass, pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie are pr…

Northern pike and yellow bullhead numbers are high. Bowfin, brown bullhead, rock bass, pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie are present in average numbers when compared with catch rates from lake class 23. Growth rates for northern pike were below average, and the individual sizes were small. Ages two thru seven were represented with three and four comprising 56% of the fish that were aged. Length frequencies ranged from 10 to 25 inches with 12 to 17 inch fish comprising 72% of the fish measured. Bluegill population numbers and individual sizes were average, but growth rates were slow and the age structure tended to be much older than normal. Ninety-seven percent of the fish aged were six years old and older and individual lengths of these fish were 5 to 6 inches. Largemouth bass numbers and individual sizes were average, but growth rates of the fish aged tended to be slow. Black crappie growth rates were average as well as numbers and individual sizes. Seven out of eight fish sampled were in the eight-inch length group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hamlet?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, and Bluegill in Hamlet. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Hamlet?

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

How deep is Hamlet?

Hamlet has a maximum depth of 88 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hamlet last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hamlet is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Hamlet have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Hamlet?

No — Hamlet has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.