Barnes County · reservoir
Hanson Lake
Hanson Lake is a reservoir 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
97°
73°
16 mph
48%
Fri
Overcast
85°
69°
13 mph
17%
Sat
Clear
88°
64°
13 mph
4%
↗ 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 Creek2.7 mi
- Lake Benson4.4 mi
- Baldhill Creek7.0 mi
- Tomahawk Lake9.7 mi
- Lake Ashtabula7.7 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Willow Lake10.8 mi
- Crow Lake11.9 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 reservoir in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.