Lower Hanson

Itasca County

Near Taconite

DOW: 31023900

Northern PikeGood · 71Largemouth BassGood · 50Black CrappieGood · 50

A 68-acre lake near Taconite in Itasca County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (10)

Northern Pike

Good · 71

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.59 lbs

Catch rate: 2.2 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	2.17	-	4.59 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1980	0.75	-	2.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	1.25	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 10.8 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	10.75	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 8

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.17	-	0.03 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1980	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.75	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 32

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.67	-	0.53 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1980Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lower Hanson?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed in Lower Hanson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Lower Hanson?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Lower Hanson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Lower Hanson?

Lower Hanson has a maximum depth of 75 feet and a mean depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lower Hanson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lower Hanson is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.