Hula

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

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Yellow PerchExcellent · 88Northern PikeGood · 73

A 131-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1975.

Fish Species (5)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 22.0 per gill net · typical 4.7–15.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1975	22.00	-	0.39 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 73

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.97 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per gill net · typical 2–6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1975	15.00	-	1.97 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1975	2.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill 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.

White Sucker

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 3–11 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1975	1.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.4–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1975	1.00	-	-	Standard gill 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

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

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 10, 1975Consists of large population of northern pike and perch. The northern pike taken in this survey were small. Suckers and pumpkinseeds are present, but…

Consists of large population of northern pike and perch. The northern pike taken in this survey were small. Suckers and pumpkinseeds are present, but appear to be low in numbers. Since no yellow bullheads have been observed in the watershed, it is probable that the specimen was a madtom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hula?

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

Is there public access at Hula?

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

When were the main sport fish in Hula last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hula is from 1975. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Hula have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Hula?

No — Hula 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.