Hanson

Itasca County

Near Taconite

DOW: 31034400

Black CrappieGood · 52BluegillAverage · 45Northern PikeAverage · 43

A 67-acre lake near Taconite in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (10)

Black Crappie

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	1.50	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	13.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1982	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.38 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	5.33	-	1.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 23, 1982	1.50	-	1.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1982	1.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 35

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	0.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Brown Bullhead

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	0.75	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 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 23, 1982	0.67	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 23, 1982	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 29

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1982	0.25	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 23, 1982N. Pike & Cisco abundance is about twice state and local medians. Bluegill and crappie populations h ave declined since the previous survey. Their abu…

N. Pike & Cisco abundance is about twice state and local medians. Bluegill and crappie populations h ave declined since the previous survey. Their abundance is now typical of this type of lake. Perch numbers appear to be quite low in Hanson Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hanson?

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

Is there public access at Hanson?

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

How deep is Hanson?

Hanson has a maximum depth of 66 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hanson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hanson is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.