Fishing Halverson Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Halverson Lake stands in Hubbard County, Minnesota. The surroundings are mixed forest. Surface area runs to about 20 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Hubbard County standards. Start from Park Rapids, 18 miles down the road. Bemidji lies 21 miles off, Menahga another 30 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Halverson Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Hubbard County cover walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Halverson Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 4°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near mid November in autumn. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Halverson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Beaver Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Halverson Lake.