Hanson Lake
Hanson Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Hanson Lake Recreation Site and 59km W of Creighton.
Hanson Lake Recreation Site is adjacent to Hanson Lake.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.






Details
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 2 photos of Hanson Lake |
Parks: | Hanson Lake Recreation Site |
Location: | 54.704962370872, -102.81130698354 |
Shore Length: | 196km |
Surface Area: | 10202 acres |
Max Depth: | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Hanson Lake
Get directions to a specific location:
Geomemorial Information
There are 6 features at Hanson Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
I don't know of any events at this time.
Map
Explore Hanson Lake with our interactive map.
Hanson Lake Recreation Site
Hanson Lake Recreation Site is located at Hanson Lake.
Fishing at Hanson Lake
Hanson Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Hanson Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Hanson Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Hanson Lake is from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Additional Restrictions:
-
Part Of Bertrum Bay Within 1 Km Of Bad Carrot River Mouth Closed To Angling March 1 To May 31
Fishing Limits for Hanson Lake
Species | Limit |
Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Cisco | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Boating at Hanson Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Hanson Lake.
Camping at Hanson Lake
There is 1 campground at Hanson Lake.
Beaches at Hanson Lake
I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Nearby Lakes
Photos
If you have any photos of Hanson Lake you would like to share please upload them.

Uploaded by Garry Reid

Uploaded by Garry Reid
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Hanson Lake
Old Provincial Bathy Charts
These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.
Boat Launch
River Boat Launch
Small boats could be launched from here. Hanson Lake can then be access through the river if water levels allow.
Allen Peninsula
References
Other References
- John Edward Seivewright (SVWM)
- Robert John Botham (SVWM)
- Harvey Bertrum Robinson (SVWM)
- Walter Robert Middlemiss (SVWM)
- Hugh Garfield Allen (SVWM)
- Robert Clark Emerson (SVWM)
- Hanson Lake (Wikipedia)
- Hanson Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Allen Peninsula (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
Feedback
Favourited by Matthew Siemens
September 29, 2024Visited by Matthew Siemens (camping, paddling)
September 27, 2024Comment from Garry Reid
August 3, 2024Rating from Gerald Siemens
April 21, 2024