---
type: lake
name: "Lake Hanska"
county: "Brown"
nearest_town: "Hanska"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1795
max_depth_ft: 16
latitude: 44.13692
longitude: -94.61919
lake_score: 59
dnr_lake_id: "08002600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/lake-hanska
---

# Lake Hanska

Lake in Brown County, Minnesota, near Hanska

- **Surface Area**: 1,795 acres
- **Max Depth**: 16 ft
- **Average Depth**: 5 ft
- **Shoreline**: 21.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 59/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Hanska is a 1,795-acre lake near Hanska in Brown County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 21.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.7 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. Lake Hanska Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 16
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lake Hanska Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Wood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/wood-lake) - 8.1 miles, 559 acres
- [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/clear-lake) - 9.8 miles, 252 acres
- [St. James Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/st-james-lake) - 11.5 miles, 203 acres
- [Fedji Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/fedji-lake) - 12.3 miles, 172 acres
- [Sleepy Eye Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/sleepy-eye-lake) - 13 miles, 241 acres
- [Kansas Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/kansas-lake) - 15.8 miles, 403 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.13692,-94.61919)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=08002600)
- [All lakes in Brown County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/lake-hanska)*