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Lake Hiawatha

Lake-specific eating adviceZebra mussels

Lake Hiawatha is a 53-acre lake in Hennepin County, 33 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
27001800
County
Hennepin
Surface area
53 acres
Maximum depth
33 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
25 acres, 47% of the lake
Shoreline
1.2 miles
Average water clarity
5.3 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2025, standard survey
Surveys on record
7, since 1980
Game fish caught in the 2025 survey
bluegill 88, yellow perch 51, black crappie 45, northern pike 35, pumpkinseed 34, walleye 3, hybrid sunfish 2
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 9 other species
Infested waters list
Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel
Eating advice, sensitive populations
all species: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Eating advice, general populations
all species: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Lake-specific eating advice
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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