Hanrahan Lake

Hanrahan Lake is a lake in Scott County, Minnesota. Hanrahan Lake covers about 90.8 acres and reaches a recorded 7 feet.

What to Expect at Hanrahan Lake

Hanrahan Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hanrahan Lake

Fish reported from Hanrahan Lake include black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, and northern pike.

Crappie and Sunfish

For panfish at Hanrahan, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and green sunfish.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Hanrahan, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hanrahan Lake

On a first trip to Hanrahan, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Hanrahan Lake

Spring at Hanrahan is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Hanrahan can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.