Boedigheimer

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56021200

74 Surveys

169.38

Acres

26 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Boedigheimer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	4.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.44 lb	33
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	36.5 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.26 lb	219
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.40 lb	4
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	19.3 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.31 lb	77
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.78 lb	8
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	19.2 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.59 lb	115

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.49 lb	14
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.62 lb	5
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.61 lb	9
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.83 lb	11
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.75 lb	1

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.38 lb	3
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	11.5 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.27 lb	69
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.15 lb	4
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	13.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.10 lb	52
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.33 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.19 lb	12

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 10.5	0.41 lb	3
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	4.9 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.58 lb	39
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	1.0 – 10.5	0.36 lb	5
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	4.6 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.62 lb	23
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.0 – 10.5	0.49 lb	15
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	4.5 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.59 lb	36

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	14.0 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.36 lb	84
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.38 lb	5
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	10.5 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.00 lb	42
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	0.32 lb	5
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	11.8 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.21 lb	71
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	2.23 lb	2

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard electrofishing	16.2	—	0.64 lb	11
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.84 lb	5
2000-07-05	Special trap nets	0.2	—	1.66 lb	5
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	3.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.50 lb	27
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.20 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard electrofishing	47.7	—	0.47 lb	17
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.07 lb	12
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	4.9 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.36 lb	39

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.6	13.78 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.6	20.34 lb	2

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.53 lb	1

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.20 lb	10
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	2.51 lb	3
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.80 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.29 lb	8
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	2.42 lb	4

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	2.6	—	0.28 lb	21
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	6.6	—	0.31 lb	33
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	7.3	—	0.37 lb	58

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.06 lb	1
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	24.3 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.20 lb	194
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.8	—	0.11 lb	7
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	51.2 (above normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.16 lb	256
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	3.8	—	0.17 lb	23
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	58.6 (above normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.10 lb	469

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.8	1.79 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 4.8	0.71 lb	5

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.72 lb	5
1972-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.65 lb	2
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.60 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.43 lb	1

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Special trap nets	4.1	—	0.52 lb	99
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.59 lb	2
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.30 lb	3
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.08 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.24 lb	1

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.20 lb	24
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.12 lb	12
2005-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.11 lb	1
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.4 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.16 lb	11

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.70 lb	10
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	5.60 lb	3
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	5.56 lb	5

Burbot

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1972-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 0.2	1.70 lb	1

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2005-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.05 lb	1

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Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 495-2811

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

(218) 457-2325

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

(218) 864-5969

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5567

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Boedigheimer

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Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center

Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150

MN Tru North

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253

Paul Lake Resort

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001

Shoreside at Rush

Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Boedigheimer. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Pumpkinseed

Fishing Guides Near Boedigheimer

Gene's Sport Shop

Fishing Guide

(218) 346-3355

Lock Jaw Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 640-0158

Minnesota Experience

Fishing Guide

(218) 770-8032

North Country Bowfishing

Fishing Guide

Pit Properties LLC

Fishing Guide

(218) 205-5358

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Red Hooks Fishing Adventures

Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.

Boedigheimer

DNR Fish Surveys

Black Bullhead

Brown Bullhead

Yellow Perch

Yellow Bullhead

Northern Pike

Largemouth Bass

Common Carp

Rock Bass

Walleye

Hybrid Sunfish

Bluegill

Tullibee (Cisco)

White Sucker

Black Crappie

Pumpkinseed

Bowfin

Burbot

Green Sunfish

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ben's Bait Shop

Carr's Lake Country Super Market

Dunham's Sports

Elizabeth General Store

Flagman Products

JK-Outdoors

Lakeland General Store

Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Aqua Marine & Storage

Ark & Spark

Battle Lake Boat Works

Delagoon Park

Resorts & Lodges Near Boedigheimer

Fish Species

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