Hart

Hubbard County

Near Guthrie

DOW: 29006300

Yellow PerchGood · 71Black CrappieGood · 61WalleyeAverage · 39

A 226-acre lake near Guthrie in Hubbard County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (7)

Yellow Perch

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 15.5 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	3.25	-	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 14, 1977	15.50	-	0.53 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 61

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	0.50	-	1.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.90 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	1.00	-	1.90 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	0.75	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.07 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 4.6–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	1.00	-	1.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1977	1.25	-	1.50 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.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 89

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.76 lbs

Catch rate: 39.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–17.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	118.50	-	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1977	39.75	-	0.76 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.68 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1977	2.50	-	1.68 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1977	0.75	-	1.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

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").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 14, 1977Mostly Bullheads. Bullheads and Yellow Perch higher than statewide average in the net catch. Northern Pike, Walleye and Panfish lower.

Mostly Bullheads. Bullheads and Yellow Perch higher than statewide average in the net catch. Northern Pike, Walleye and Panfish lower.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hart?

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

Is there public access at Hart?

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

How deep is Hart?

Hart has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hart last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hart is from 1977. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Hart have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Hart?

No — Hart has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.