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Hill River Lake

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Hill River Lake is a 102-acre lake in Polk County, 60 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
60014200
County
Polk
Surface area
102 acres
Maximum depth
60 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
67 acres, 66% of the lake
Shoreline
2.7 miles
Average water clarity
5.3 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
June 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
8, since 1977
Game fish caught in the 2025 survey
bluegill 461, black crappie 103, yellow perch 35, northern pike 19, largemouth bass 19, pumpkinseed 16, walleye 5
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, and 10 other species
Hill River Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 4 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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