Minnesota Fishing Guide

Hanson

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01013200

148 Surveys
143.28
Acres
42 ft
Max Depth
0
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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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Hanson

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Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Hanson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Hanson

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

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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.