Little Mantrap Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. DNR lake ID 29031300.
Little Mantrap Lake is a 380.9-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 54 ft, and about 52% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 17.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 29031300 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Park Rapids |
| Surface area | 380.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 54 ft |
| Mean depth | 14.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 52% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 17.1 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 7.6 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.3 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Steady (2016 to 2025) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 17.1 ft, phosphorus 7.6 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.3 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Little Mantrap Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Little Mantrap Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2022 (4 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 2.67 | 1.3 to 5.5 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.25 | 0.2 to 0.7 |
| Northern pike | gill | 8.44 | 3.1 to 8.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.38 | 0.5 to 2.7 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.78 | 0.5 to 2.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.38 | 0.7 to 3.2 |
| Bluegill | gill | 3.89 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 18.12 | 5.6 to 42.3 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.67 | 0.3 to 1.2 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.12 | 0.3 to 1.1 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.22 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.0 | 1.7 to 8.2 |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.78 | 0.3 to 2.0 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.25 | 0.6 to 2.5 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 0.22 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 2.12 | n/a |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 17.0 in (2022), Northern pike 27.0 in (2022), Walleye 30.0 in (2022).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Little Mantrap Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 3 trailer spaces. 12 miles north of Park Rapids, off County Raod 42, on the south shore of Little Mantrap Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Kane Lake 1.5 mi, Becker County
- Dinner Lake 2.5 mi, Becker County
- Cedar Lake 3.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Hernando DeSoto Lake 3.5 mi, Becker County
- Hungry Man Lake 3.6 mi, Becker County
- Coon Lake 3.6 mi, Hubbard County
- Beauty Lake 3.9 mi, Hubbard County
- Morrison Lake 4.1 mi, Becker County
Questions about Little Mantrap Lake
How deep is Little Mantrap Lake?
Little Mantrap Lake reaches a maximum depth of 54 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 52% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Little Mantrap Lake?
Little Mantrap Lake covers about 380.9 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Mantrap Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Mantrap Lake averages 17.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Little Mantrap Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Little Mantrap Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Little Mantrap Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish in Little Mantrap Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
Where is the public boat access on Little Mantrap Lake?
Little Mantrap Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Little Mantrap Lake.
How is the walleye population on Little Mantrap Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1992 to 2022, walleye numbers on Little Mantrap Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Little Mantrap Lake?
Homes on Little Mantrap Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Little Mantrap Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Little Mantrap Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 52% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 17.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Little Mantrap Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Little Mantrap Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Little Mantrap Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Hubbard County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2022), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.