Clitherall
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56023800
Special Regulations for Clitherall
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
Invasive Species Alert
Clitherall has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Clitherall. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.05 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 1.97 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.86 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.18 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.90 lb | 23 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.80 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.41 lb | 10 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.70 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.79 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.35 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.56 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.19 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.14 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.16 lb | 10 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 35.4 (above normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.13 lb | 283 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.12 lb | 24 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 18.6 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.11 lb | 167 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.17 lb | 58 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.19 lb | 15 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.13 lb | 92 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.11 lb | 101 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.17 lb | 80 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.15 lb | 17 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 23.3 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.11 lb | 349 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 36.3 (above normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.08 lb | 544 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.14 lb | 95 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.37 lb | 47 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.27 lb | 42 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.16 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.76 lb | 17 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.90 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 8.1 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.05 lb | 122 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.89 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.46 lb | 19 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 5.00 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 3.04 lb | 48 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.37 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.75 lb | 58 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.65 lb | 71 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.79 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 3.25 lb | 93 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.33 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 8.1 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.25 lb | 97 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.05 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 9.80 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 8.59 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 4.67 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.23 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 10.80 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.84 lb | 10 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.89 lb | 19 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 3.14 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 9.12 lb | 11 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 26.9 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.24 lb | 215 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.27 lb | 78 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.33 lb | 67 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 59 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 33.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.30 lb | 299 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 37 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.32 lb | 203 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.38 lb | 41 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.24 lb | 93 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.16 lb | 34 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.24 lb | 199 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 67 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 23.4 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.32 lb | 281 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.34 lb | 51 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.34 lb | 280 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.41 lb | 17 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.28 lb | 184 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 102 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.9 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.34 lb | 131 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.45 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.00 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.16 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.39 lb | 12 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.62 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.47 lb | 20 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.22 lb | 10 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.34 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.24 lb | 6 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.55 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.24 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.36 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.07 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.20 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.88 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.58 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 4.96 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.88 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.90 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 219.1 | — | 1.84 lb | 44 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.24 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 1.52 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.35 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.10 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.38 lb | 92 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.11 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.17 lb | 64 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.92 lb | 11 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.33 lb | 52 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.12 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.47 lb | 62 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.85 lb | 5 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.4 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.76 lb | 67 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.73 lb | 10 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.73 lb | 89 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.77 lb | 10 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (below normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.53 lb | 43 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.85 lb | 18 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.54 lb | 68 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.91 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.46 lb | 128 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.76 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (below normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.86 lb | 44 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 0.30 lb | 21 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.53 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.26 lb | 40 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 20 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.33 lb | 26 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.21 lb | 15 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 12 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.30 lb | 24 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.29 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.38 lb | 5 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.43 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.37 lb | 23 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.89 lb | 47 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.46 lb | 44 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.75 lb | 15 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.33 lb | 27 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.83 lb | 70 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.36 lb | 33 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.72 lb | 14 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.15 lb | 24 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.66 lb | 117 |
| 2006-07-10 | Special trap nets | 1.2 | — | 2.04 lb | 7 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.33 lb | 48 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.75 lb | 56 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.28 lb | 29 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.70 lb | 146 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.19 lb | 42 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.74 lb | 48 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.41 lb | 61 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.97 lb | 51 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.9 | — | 0.08 lb | 55 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 138.7 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.13 lb | 1387 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 | — | 0.19 lb | 13 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 24.8 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.17 lb | 297 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 17.4 | — | 0.11 lb | 157 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 116.0 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.16 lb | 1044 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 10.1 | — | 0.15 lb | 152 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 38.9 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.13 lb | 584 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 63 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 130.0 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.11 lb | 1170 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 160 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 59.5 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.07 lb | 893 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 174 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 61.4 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.08 lb | 737 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 | — | 0.12 lb | 106 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 91.4 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.05 lb | 1371 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 65 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 82.3 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.07 lb | 1070 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.6 | — | 0.11 lb | 127 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 | — | 0.18 lb | 51 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.20 lb | 170 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.24 lb | 68 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 | — | 0.14 lb | 58 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.18 lb | 49 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 64 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.25 lb | 135 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 44 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 10.6 (above normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.20 lb | 95 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 | — | 0.19 lb | 81 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.22 lb | 80 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 90 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.25 lb | 52 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 20.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 302 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.24 lb | 85 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.18 lb | 18 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.22 lb | 82 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 12 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.30 lb | 52 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.50 lb | 10 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.42 lb | 13 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.41 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.17 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.06 lb | 12 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.43 lb | 10 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.58 lb | 42 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.15 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.69 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.24 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.80 lb | 21 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.00 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.50 lb | 15 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.65 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.45 lb | 24 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.98 lb | 30 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.54 lb | 15 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.65 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.68 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.17 lb | 31 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.01 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.91 lb | 67 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.06 lb | 12 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.36 lb | 18 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 7.12 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 3.06 lb | 8 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.87 lb | 14 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 7.05 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 6.36 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.58 lb | 12 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 6.69 lb | 8 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 6.32 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 4.33 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.19 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.87 lb | 12 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.57 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.38 lb | 30 |
| 1990-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.34 lb | 37 |
| 2009-06-29 | Special trap nets | 31.7 | — | 0.43 lb | 190 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.35 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.23 lb | 8 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.39 lb | 42 |
| 2006-07-10 | Special trap nets | 17.3 | — | 0.53 lb | 104 |
| 2006-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.31 lb | 30 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.63 lb | 35 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.25 lb | 81 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.27 lb | 31 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.43 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-10 | Special trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.46 lb | 43 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.40 lb | 47 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.69 lb | 14 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Ben's Bait Shop
Battle Lake, MN
★ 4.6Carr's Lake Country Super Market
Ottertail, MN
★ 4.4Dunham's Sports
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 4.1Elizabeth General Store
Elizabeth, MN
★ 4.3Flagman Products
Fergus Falls, MN
JK-Outdoors
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 5Lakeland General Store
Pelican Rapids, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis
Ottertail, MN
★ 4Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
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