Hungry Man Lake
Hungry Man Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 14.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 143.6 acres.
- Clarity
- 14.4 ft
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Area
- 144 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Becker County
Hungry Man Lake is a 144-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 21 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Hungry Man Lake ranks #38 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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)
Good clarity, visible to about 14.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.7 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft |
| Surface Area | 144 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.7 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 61% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Dinner LakePublic
- Cedar LakePublic
- Hungry Man LakePublic
Fishing Hungry Man Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
5 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2013-06-10 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 28.15 | 0.15 lb |
| Bluegill | 26.95 | 0.16 lb |
| Black Crappie | 21.45 | 0.18 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 12.99 | 0.22 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 11.08 | 1.22 lb |
| Brown Bullhead | 10.20 | 0.36 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.
Black Bullhead
Bluegill
Black Crappie
Pumpkinseed
From the 2013-06-10 survey
Hungryman Lake is located in eastern Becker County, two miles northeast of the town of Two Inlets. Hungryman has a surface area of 139 acres and is a very shallow lake with a maximum depth of only 21 feet. Hungryman Lake lies entirely within the Two Inlets State Forest. There is a State Forest campground and public…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Hungry Man Lake. 4 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Hungry ManFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Hungry Man (1009)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Hungry ManFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Hungry ManPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
County Ranking
Ranked #38 of 84 lakes in Becker County
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Frequently asked questions about Hungry Man Lake
What is the water quality grade for Hungry Man Lake?
- Hungry Man Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 14.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 143.6 acres.
Is Hungry Man Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Hungry Man Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Hungry Man Lake?
- Hungry Man Lake has a maximum depth of 21 feet. The lake covers 143.6 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Hungry Man Lake?
- Hungry Man Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Dinner Lake, Cedar Lake, Hungry Man Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
14 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA14 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory