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Hill Lake

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Minnesota, United States

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Eyetail bowfin

25 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

26 in · 6 lb 3 oz

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General info

Hill Lake is a lake located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Bluegill.

Location

47°00′8.2″N 93°35′33.6″W
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Official website

www.dnr.state.mn.us

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Fishing regulations at Hill Lake, MN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Hill City

1.3 miles away

Remer

15.5 miles away

Grand Rapids

16.5 miles away

Warba

18.0 miles away

Palisade

20.6 miles away

Goodland

24.1 miles away

Emily

24.3 miles away

Taconite

24.9 miles away

Deer River

25.1 miles away

Marble

26.5 miles away

Boy River

27.5 miles away

Ball Club

28.1 miles away

Longville

29.2 miles away

McGregor

30.4 miles away

Manhattan Beach

31.7 miles away

Floodwood

32.3 miles away

Aitkin

33.3 miles away

Federal Dam

33.6 miles away

Wright

35.8 miles away

Bena

37.1 miles away

Cuyuna

37.4 miles away

Whipholt

37.5 miles away

Deerwood

39.4 miles away

Breezy Point

40.2 miles away

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FAQ about Hill Lake fishing

📍 Where is Hill Lake located?
Hill Lake is a lake located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°00′8.2″N 93°35′33.6″W
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🎣 Where on Hill Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Hill Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Hill Lake?
The most common species in Hill Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Hill Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Hill Lake?

Fishing in Minnesota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In Minnesota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 90 and older. Residents 65 and older are exempt from the trout stamp fee. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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