Hanson

Otter Tail County

Near Ottertail

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BluegillExcellent · 94Yellow PerchExcellent · 90Northern PikePoor · 18

A 46-acre lake near Ottertail in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1976.

Fish Species (8)

Bluegill

Excellent · 94

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 47.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	47.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 90

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	10.83	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 23, 1976	10.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.42 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	1.50	-	6.42 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	0.33	-	0.75 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.

Golden Shiner

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	11.00	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1976	0.83	-	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 22.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	4.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1976	22.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 17.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	0.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1976	17.17	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1976	2.50	-	2.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1976	0.50	-	2.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 23, 1976Golden shiners, bullheads, yellow perch, and bluegills make up the bulk of the fish population. Largemouth bass and bluegills are the fish species mos…

Golden shiners, bullheads, yellow perch, and bluegills make up the bulk of the fish population. Largemouth bass and bluegills are the fish species most sought after by anglers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hanson?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike 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 65 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 1976. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.