Hulbert

Stearns County

Near Clearwater

DOW: 73000800

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 99Green SunfishGood · 59PumpkinseedGood · 57

A 17-acre lake near Clearwater in Stearns County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (10)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	4.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	6.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	2.50	-	0.26 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1983	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 26.5 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	15.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1983	26.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1983	2.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.61 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	7.00	-	1.61 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1983	1.00	-	0.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 12, 1983	1.00	-	0.10 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–16.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	1.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1983	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1983	1.50	-	0.50 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

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 12, 1983Northern pike abundance (7/gill net) is average for this area. Ages 1-4 were sampled. Growth is fast for age 1 but declined steadily to below average…

Northern pike abundance (7/gill net) is average for this area. Ages 1-4 were sampled. Growth is fast for age 1 but declined steadily to below average for age 4. Age 2 was most common. Largemouth bass numbers are high (2/trap net). Growth was slow for two of three age classes sampled. Bluegill abundance (26.5/trap net) is average for this area. Growth is slow for age 2 but increased to average for ages 4-6. Ages 3 and 4 are strongly dominant. Catches of pumpkinseed (6/trap net), green sunfish (0.5/trap net) and hybrid sunfish (4/trap net) were near their local median. Black crappie numbers are low (0.5/trap net. only age 3 was sampled and it showed average growth. Rough fish abundances are below average for bowfin (0.25/trap net), black bullhead (1.5/gill net) and yellow bullhead (1.5/trap net). Yellow perch numbers are also low (1.0/gill net) for this area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hulbert?

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

Is there public access at Hulbert?

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

How deep is Hulbert?

Hulbert has a maximum depth of 25 feet and a mean depth of 10.1 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hulbert last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hulbert is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Hulbert have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Hulbert?

No — Hulbert 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.