Minnesota · DNR survey data
Hanska Lake
Hanska Lake covers 1,795 acres in Brown County, running to 16 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Excellent numbers10.4per gill net14"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 217 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 97 fish
2025Lengths measured · 120 fish
2021Lengths measured · 41 fish
2017Lengths measured · 93 fish
2012BluegillJust a few6per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 73 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 73 fish
2021Lengths measured · 65 fish
2017Lengths measured · 128 fish
2012Lengths measured · 17 fish
2011CrappieGood numbers22.5per trap net7"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 371 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 1 fish
2025Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 370 fish
2021Lengths measured · 182 fish
2017Lengths measured · 174 fish
2012Yellow perchFair numbers3.7per gill net9"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 39 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 39 fish
2021Lengths measured · 11 fish
2017Lengths measured · 250 fish
2012Lengths measured · 22 fish
2011Channel catfishOne of the best around23.8per gill net17"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 458 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 178 fish
2025Lengths measured · 280 fish
2021Lengths measured · 71 fish
2017Lengths measured · 113 fish
2012Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 898,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 897,500 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 897,500 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 1,000,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 1,773,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,773,000 fry |
Recent reports
Hanska Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Hanska Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Hanska Lake (S) (trailer launch)
- Hanska Lake, Geiger Point (trailer launch)
- Hanska Lake, Godahl Landing (trailer launch)
- Hanska Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Clear Lake · 252 ac · 9.5 mi
- St. James Lake · 203 ac · 11.8 mi
- Fedji Lake · 172 ac · 12.3 mi
- Sleepy Eye Lake · 241 ac · 12.9 mi
- Kansas Lake · 403 ac · 16.1 mi
- Long Lake · 263 ac · 16.5 mi
- Crystal Lake · 379 ac · 20.6 mi
- Mountain Lake · 230 ac · 21.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Hanska Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Hanska Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Hanska Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Hanska Lake have a public access?
Yes. Hanska Lake has 4 public access sites, including Hanska Lake (S) (trailer launch).
Is Hanska Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Hanska Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Hanska Lake in 2025, the most recent of 15 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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