Hubert Lake
Hubert Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 17.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 83 ft. Surface area: 1300.71 acres.
- Clarity
- 17.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 72°F
- Max depth
- 83 ft
- Area
- 1,301 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 22
- Open water
- 222 days
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Hubert Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 80 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Minnesota DNR.
Hubert Lake is a 1,301-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 83 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 16 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 84 other monitored lakes in Crow Wing County, Hubert Lake ranks #63 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 17.1 ft down. Phosphorus level: 13 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.1 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Hubert Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 71°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in Oct (about 57°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 75 field readings (2016–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hubert Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 83 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,301 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 6 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 36% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lake HubertPublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Hubert Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
14 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2025-08-11 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluntnose Minnow | 74.45 | — |
| Largemouth Bass | 22.44 | 0.79 lb |
| Bluegill | 18.88 | 0.15 lb |
| BKF | 14.66 | — |
| IOD | 8.58 | — |
| Walleye | 6.75 | 2.2 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Walleye
From the 2025-08-11 survey
Hubert Lake is a 1,301-acre lake near the city of Nisswa in Crow Wing County. A DNR administered public access is located on the west side of the lake off Camp Lincoln Road. Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie are the primary management species. A special regulation calls for all Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass 12…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Hubert Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HubertFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Hubert (0445)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — HubertFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — HubertPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.115 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.23 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | -0.01 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (96 observations).
Estimated open water season: 222 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-03-15 (2024) | 2022-05-06 (2022) |
| Ice-In | 2002-11-25 (2002) | 2001-12-18 (2001) |
Most recent ice-out: 2024-03-15
EPA Impairment Status
Hubert Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN18-0375-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #63 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County
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Frequently asked questions about Hubert Lake
What is the water quality grade for Hubert Lake?
- Hubert Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 17.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 83 ft. Surface area: 1300.71 acres.
Is Hubert Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Hubert Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Hubert Lake?
- Hubert Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in August, from 75 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Hubert Lake?
- Hubert Lake has a maximum depth of 83 feet. The lake covers 1300.71 acres.
What fish are in Hubert Lake?
- Fish species found in Hubert Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Hubert Lake is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
When does Hubert Lake thaw?
- Hubert Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 22. Ice typically forms around Nov 30. The open water season is approximately 222 days.
Are there boat ramps on Hubert Lake?
- Hubert Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Hubert. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
136 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA136 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H 2 ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination by spectrophotometer
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate