Big Hanson
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11039100
25 Surveys
17.99
Acres
95 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Hanson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 25.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 102 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 143.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.13 lb | 286 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 43 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 147.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.13 lb | 295 |
| 1979-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 22.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 91 |
| 1979-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 118.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.11 lb | 237 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 28 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 12 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.01 lb | 50 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.08 lb | 35 |
| 1979-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 34 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.28 lb | 9 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 26.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.09 lb | 52 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.13 lb | 10 |
| 1979-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 27 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 2.07 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.70 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.12 lb | 30 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.63 lb | 11 |
| 1979-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.25 lb | 3 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
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★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
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Corner Store Depot & Liquor
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★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Big Hanson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Big Hanson
- Weather forecast for Big Hanson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.0305°N, 94.4685°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.