Minnesota Fishing Guide

Hanson

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03017700

43 Surveys
35.03
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
0
2
Fish Species
4
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.

Rainbow Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2003-06-09 Standard gill nets 7.3 — 1.23 lb 22
2003-06-09 Standard trap nets 4.5 — 0.34 lb 45
2008-08-12 Standard gill nets 7.0 — 1.56 lb 14
2023-07-31 Standard gill nets 8.0 — 0.64 lb 16
1986-07-15 Standard gill nets 12.0 — 0.61 lb 24
2013-07-22 Standard gill nets 4.5 — 0.45 lb 9
2013-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.22 lb 1
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 4.5 — 1.66 lb 9
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.66 lb 2
1993-08-09 Standard gill nets 6.0 — 0.93 lb 12
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 12.0 — 0.65 lb 24

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2003-06-09 Standard trap nets 7.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 — 72
2008-08-12 Standard trap nets 5.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 — 57
2008-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.4 – 6.2 0.11 lb 6
2023-07-31 Standard trap nets 19.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 — 197
2023-07-31 Standard gill nets 102.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 6.2 — 204
1986-07-15 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 0.05 lb 17
1986-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 6.2 0.05 lb 2
2013-07-22 Standard trap nets 41.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 — 414
2013-07-22 Standard gill nets 14.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 6.2 — 29
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 0.04 lb 21
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 6.2 0.10 lb 2
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 6.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.2 0.10 lb 64
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 78.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 6.2 0.07 lb 157

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2003-06-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 2.78 lb 1
2008-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 2.39 lb 1
1986-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.24 lb 10
1986-07-15 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.31 lb 16
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.28 lb 26
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.20 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2003-06-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.67 lb 1
2023-07-31 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.0 – 4.3 0.12 lb 7
2023-07-31 Standard trap nets 12.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.13 lb 126
2013-07-22 Standard gill nets 24.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 4.3 0.06 lb 49
2013-07-22 Standard trap nets 71.1 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.01 lb 711
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 4.3 0.09 lb 20
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 18.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.09 lb 186

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.7 – 9.3 4.08 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-15 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.5 – 16.8 0.13 lb 10
1986-07-15 Standard trap nets 208.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 16.4 0.06 lb 835
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.5 – 16.8 0.11 lb 12
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 74.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 16.4 0.06 lb 298

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 0.91 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cormorant Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 532-2440

★ 4.6

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Hanson

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218 Escapes
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

(218) 234-2702
En-Of-Trail Resort
Fishing Resort Ponsford

(218) 573-3791
IC Rental
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes
Two Inlets Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 699-3632

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieRainbow Trout

Fishing Guides Near Hanson

Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN
Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357
Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

Other Lakes in Becker County

Acorn

153.72 acres

Bad Medicine

803.03 acres

Bass

129.81 acres

Big Cormorant

3,657.12 acres

Big Sugar Bush

521.51 acres

Bijou

225.12 acres

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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.