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Wellner-Hageman Reservoir vs Lake Hanska

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Brown County, Minnesota, side by side.

Lake Hanska is the larger of the two at 1,795 acres against 75 for Wellner-Hageman Reservoir. On our rankings, Lake Hanska comes out ahead for fishing, Wellner-Hageman Reservoir comes out ahead for swimming, Lake Hanska comes out ahead for boating, Wellner-Hageman Reservoir comes out ahead for camping, Lake Hanska comes out ahead for paddling, and Lake Hanska comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureWellner-Hageman ReservoirLake Hanska
Lake Score60 / 10059 / 100
Nearest townDotsonHanska
Surface area75 acres1,795 acres
Max depth24 ft16 ft
Shoreline3.5 mi21.3 mi
Water clarity4.2 ft2.7 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)3 public boat launches (concrete)
Fish species916
Game fishWalleye, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow PerchWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsNoNo
Swim beachYesNo
CampingYesYes
Invasive speciesNone listedNone listed

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Lake Hanska
  • Swimming
    Wellner-Hageman Reservoir
  • Boating
    Lake Hanska
  • Camping
    Wellner-Hageman Reservoir
  • Paddling
    Lake Hanska
  • Ice Fishing
    Lake Hanska

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Wellner-Hageman Reservoir or Lake Hanska?

Lake Hanska is bigger at 1,795 acres; Wellner-Hageman Reservoir covers 75 acres.

Which is deeper, Wellner-Hageman Reservoir or Lake Hanska?

Wellner-Hageman Reservoir is deeper, with a maximum depth of 24 feet against 16 feet.

Is Wellner-Hageman Reservoir or Lake Hanska better for fishing?

Lake Hanska ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Wellner-Hageman Reservoir lists 9 species and Lake Hanska lists 16.