USS Hake (SS/AGSS-256) was a Gato-class submarine of the United States Navy that served during World War II. Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut. She was launched 17 July 1942 (sponsored by Mrs. F. J. Fletcher, wife of Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher), and commissioned 30 October 1942, Lieutenant Commander J. C. Broach in command.