Fishing Dehart Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Hubbard County, Minnesota, is where Dehart Lake sits. It sits in mixed forest country. The water covers some 56 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest place of any size is Bemidji, 13 miles away. Park Rapids is 27 miles away, with Bagley at 29 miles. Within a short run: Kimball Lake at 1.3 miles, Kenny Lake at about 1.7 miles, Hatchers Lake at 1.8 miles, Horsehead Lake at about 2.4 miles and Duglas Lake at 2.8 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Dehart Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Hubbard County include walleye, northern pike and black crappie. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The near bank of Dehart Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for July and 4°F for January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Dehart Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Kimball Lake, 1.3 miles out. Confirm before you fish Dehart Lake.