Hanson
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01013200
148 Surveys
143.28
Acres
42 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Hanson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.70 lb | 20 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.17 lb | 3 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.92 lb | 46 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.45 lb | 4 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.68 lb | 46 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.38 lb | 4 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.85 lb | 34 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 3.31 lb | 8 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.53 lb | 35 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.03 lb | 7 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.63 lb | 46 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.43 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.25 lb | 24 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.27 lb | 31 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.21 lb | 72 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.32 lb | 10 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.2 | — | — | 8 |
| 2016-08-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.8 | — | — | 35 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.21 lb | 13 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.23 lb | 34 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.26 lb | 14 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.20 lb | 72 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.25 lb | 24 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.26 lb | 39 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.27 lb | 22 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.37 lb | 24 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.68 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.69 lb | 4 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 4.81 lb | 13 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.75 lb | 10 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.85 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 4.18 lb | 11 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.8 | — | — | 2 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.83 lb | 4 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 4.08 lb | 16 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.87 lb | 10 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 3.79 lb | 32 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.32 lb | 7 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 3.44 lb | 32 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.84 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 3.48 lb | 19 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.29 lb | 178 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 | — | 0.26 lb | 31 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 65 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 22.1 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.19 lb | 177 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 145.3 | — | — | 142 |
| 2016-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.3 | — | — | 19 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 124.2 | — | — | 138 |
| 2016-08-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 11.0 | — | — | 11 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 65.0 | — | — | 260 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 40.0 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.16 lb | 160 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 12 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 13.1 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.20 lb | 118 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 63 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 22.7 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.13 lb | 204 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 16 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 21.1 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.20 lb | 169 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.95 lb | 3 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.65 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.04 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.7 | — | — | 13 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.23 lb | 3 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard electrofishing | 54.3 | — | 1.63 lb | 104 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.41 lb | 7 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.01 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.97 lb | 15 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.08 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 2.42 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.24 lb | 27 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.20 lb | 12 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.1 | — | — | 4 |
| 2016-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 17 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.26 lb | 37 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.26 lb | 15 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.20 lb | 14 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.19 lb | 35 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.25 lb | 5 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.97 lb | 6 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 1.13 lb | 3 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.13 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.71 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 1.47 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.28 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.74 lb | 22 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 8.4 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.68 lb | 67 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.45 lb | 21 |
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.59 lb | 36 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.42 lb | 34 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.48 lb | 75 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.68 lb | 8 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.95 lb | 3 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.85 lb | 38 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.86 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.74 lb | 44 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.62 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.59 lb | 4 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.24 lb | 13 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.41 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.1 | — | — | 5 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | — | 4 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.8 | — | — | 27 |
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 25 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | — | 2 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.8 | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 2 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | 3 |
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.0 | — | 40 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | 7 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 26.1 | — | 29 |
| 2016-08-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-30 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 5 |
| 2016-08-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
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Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
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★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
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★ 4.8Farm Island Store
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★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
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★ 4.7Glen Store
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★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
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★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.