Hanson
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11038900
11 Surveys
33.87
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.54 lb | 20 |
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.05 lb | 3 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 37.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.10 lb | 149 |
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 10.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.12 lb | 74 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 1979-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.27 lb | 14 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.08 lb | 49 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.35 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.2 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 0.43 lb | 10 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 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 Hanson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Hanson
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Plan Your Trip to Hanson
- Weather forecast for Hanson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.0369°N, 94.4630°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.