Barnes County · lake · 20 acres
Hanson Lake
Hanson Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
68°
12 mph
29%
Sat
Clear
88°
64°
13 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
102°
68°
25 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hanson Lake0.3 mi
- Silver Creek2.4 mi
- Lake Benson4.1 mi
- Baldhill Creek7.3 mi
- Tomahawk Lake9.9 mi
- Lake Ashtabula8.0 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Willow Lake10.9 mi
- Crow Lake12.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hanson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hanson Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hanson Lake?+
Hanson Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.