Hansen

Itasca County

Near Suomi

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Black CrappieExcellent · 76Northern PikeGood · 72BluegillGood · 64

A 66-acre lake near Suomi in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 8.7 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1980	8.67	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1980	3.25	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.49 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1980	11.67	-	2.49 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1980	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 64

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 25.3 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1980	25.25	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 7, 1980	9.33	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1980	11.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1980	0.33	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1980	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1980	1.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 7, 1980Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hansen?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed in Hansen. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Hansen?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Hansen. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Hansen?

Hansen has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hansen last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hansen is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Hansen have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Hansen in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Hansen?

No — Hansen has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.