Hanson
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38020600
15 Surveys
289.43
Acres
100 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
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.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | — | 18 |
| 2018-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.45 lb | 1 |
| 2018-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.83 lb | 20 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | — | 17 |
| 2018-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 2.0 | — | 2.40 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.6 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | — | 81 |
| 2018-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 12.5 | — | 0.87 lb | 25 |
| 2018-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 6.6 | — | 1.69 lb | 33 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 3 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 1.4 | — | 2.39 lb | 7 |
| 2018-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.79 lb | 3 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 16 |
| 2018-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 1.5 | — | 2.93 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Hanson
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Hanson.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Hanson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Hanson
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Hanson
- Weather forecast for Hanson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1403°N, 91.0802°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.