Middle Hanson Lake

Middle Hanson Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Middle Hanson Lake covers about 65 acres and reaches a recorded 32 feet.

What to Expect at Middle Hanson Lake

Middle Hanson Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Middle Hanson Lake

Fish reported from Middle Hanson Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, cisco, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Middle Hanson, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Middle Hanson, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Middle Hanson, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

At Middle Hanson, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Middle Hanson, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Middle Hanson Lake

On a first trip to Middle Hanson, 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 Middle Hanson Lake

Spring at Middle Hanson is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Middle Hanson can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.