Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Trout lake

Hanson Lake

Lake-specific eating advice

Hanson Lake is a 289-acre lake in Lake County, 100 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include northern pike, smallmouth bass and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
38020600
County
Lake
Surface area
289 acres
Maximum depth
100 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
43 acres, 15% of the lake
Shoreline
5.6 miles
Average water clarity
15.6 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Prairie Portage
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
4, since 1973
Fish species recorded
lake trout, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and 5 other species
Eating advice, general populations
lake trout: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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