Minnesota Fishing Guide

Dead

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56038300

300 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

Dead has confirmed populations of:

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7,545.66
Acres
65 ft
Max Depth
9.5 ft
Mean Depth
18
Fish Species
8
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.99 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.8 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.53 lb 57
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — — 1
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.47 lb 8
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 28.9 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.56 lb 404
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 9.8 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.53 lb 118
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.66 lb 46
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 23.9 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.60 lb 407
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.67 lb 3
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.94 lb 6
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.29 lb 77
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 25.3 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.35 lb 404
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.66 lb 19
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.62 lb 36
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.80 lb 8
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.75 lb 5
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.54 lb 30

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.64 lb 10
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 18.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.80 lb 281
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 20.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.56 lb 500
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.51 lb 165
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.96 lb 10
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 7.1 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.85 lb 85
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.56 lb 77
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 10.2 (above normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.63 lb 174
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.93 lb 6
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.88 lb 11
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.53 lb 81
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 8.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.63 lb 142
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.58 lb 71
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.71 lb 23
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.94 lb 5
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.80 lb 63
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 6.4 (normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.72 lb 96
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 0.66 lb 40

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.17 lb 2
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.10 lb 20
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 31.2 — — 592
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 8.7 — — 26
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 10.3 — — 21
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.16 lb 5
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.6 (below normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.20 lb 23
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.22 lb 6
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.14 lb 58
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 8.9 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.18 lb 152
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.05 lb 1
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.13 lb 65
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.20 lb 23
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 6.9 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.27 lb 111
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.14 lb 8
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 4.4 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.14 lb 66
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.11 lb 7
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.18 lb 2
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.18 lb 10

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.70 lb 53
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.65 lb 24
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 2
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.45 lb 39
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 14.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.47 lb 370
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.72 lb 76
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.63 lb 65
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.46 lb 14
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.53 lb 39
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.73 lb 75
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.76 lb 39
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.75 lb 56
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.63 lb 99
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.66 lb 16
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 14.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.47 lb 328
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.86 lb 48
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.72 lb 26
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.56 lb 24
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.62 lb 53

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.08 lb 83
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.06 lb 17
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 2
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — — 1
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 8.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 7.8 0.92 lb 121
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.61 lb 45
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 0.73 lb 54
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.78 lb 21
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.01 lb 155
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 0.76 lb 25
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 6.9 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.14 lb 104
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.96 lb 7
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.18 lb 146
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.22 lb 23
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.74 lb 50
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.20 lb 10
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 0.85 lb 78
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.95 lb 10
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.11 lb 102
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 1.09 lb 26

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Fall electrofishing 25.3 — — 27
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 10.4 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.35 lb 156
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.07 lb 3
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 13.9 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.70 lb 194
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.12 lb 29
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.63 lb 92
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 5.69 lb 2
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 8.9 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.17 lb 152
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.10 lb 4
2009-08-10 Fall electrofishing 15.3 — — 10
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.13 lb 86
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 3.38 lb 4
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.37 lb 136
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.84 lb 11
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.08 lb 70
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.69 lb 13
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.17 lb 98
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 5.48 lb 3
2003-08-11 Fall electrofishing 16.4 — — 19
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.28 lb 74
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.62 lb 9

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 5.1 9.85 lb 8
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 0.79 lb 9
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 4.09 lb 29
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 8.36 lb 9
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 5.1 5.36 lb 14
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 5.1 9.13 lb 6
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 2.30 lb 1
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 3.40 lb 38
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 5.19 lb 54
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 5.1 15.73 lb 4
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 0.94 lb 1
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 5.1 9.13 lb 8

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.41 lb 3
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 13
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.30 lb 3
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.36 lb 9
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.10 lb 3
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.36 lb 4
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.20 lb 1
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.40 lb 3
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.42 lb 6
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.45 lb 11
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.42 lb 1
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.53 lb 5

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 3.1 — 0.30 lb 43
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 12.3 — — 25
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 2
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.30 lb 4
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 3.3 — 0.28 lb 83
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.18 lb 2
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.29 lb 21
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 0.31 lb 40
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 0.34 lb 25
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.22 lb 13
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 12.4 — 0.28 lb 311
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 2
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 3.1 — 0.24 lb 72
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.40 lb 19
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.19 lb 4
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 2.1 — 0.23 lb 32

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.14 lb 17
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 1.15 lb 6
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 21.1 — — 401
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 14.3 — — 43
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 13.8 — — 28
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.19 lb 16
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.79 lb 24
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.15 lb 14
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.93 lb 6
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.83 lb 3
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.41 lb 14
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.46 lb 12
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.51 lb 27
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.70 lb 23
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.47 lb 119
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.76 lb 7
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.45 lb 53
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.49 lb 9
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.21 lb 7
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.87 lb 24
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 0.55 lb 7

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.19 lb 41
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 17.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.17 lb 249
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 29.0 — — 59
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 12.1 — — 230
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 18.0 — — 54
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 6.9 — 0.13 lb 96
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 54.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.16 lb 1366
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.27 lb 33
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 29.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.17 lb 350
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.22 lb 21
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 43.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.18 lb 1161
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.9 — 0.22 lb 88
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 34.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.15 lb 521
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 0.19 lb 59
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 83.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.22 lb 2086
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.12 lb 33
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 53.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.16 lb 1234
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 2.9 — 0.42 lb 35
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 29.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.17 lb 355
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 4.9 — 0.11 lb 73
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 24.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.15 lb 362

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.23 lb 12
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 5.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.23 lb 72
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 9.8 — — 20
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 22
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 3.7 — — 11
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.16 lb 19
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.24 lb 103
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.18 lb 4
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 9.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.20 lb 119
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.20 lb 10
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 4.5 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.21 lb 121
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.22 lb 41
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.26 lb 34
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 10.6 — 0.15 lb 170
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 55.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.14 lb 1384
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.20 lb 3
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.19 lb 106
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.19 lb 4
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.26 lb 37
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.21 lb 39
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 8.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.24 lb 129

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 1.35 lb 5
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 1.92 lb 25
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 1.77 lb 8
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 1.04 lb 90
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 1.02 lb 10
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 5.3 2.77 lb 3
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 0.50 lb 43
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 1.70 lb 10
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 5.3 0.73 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.14 lb 14
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.62 lb 7
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.66 lb 35
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.78 lb 19
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.78 lb 4
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.23 lb 6
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.99 lb 31
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.27 lb 13
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.41 lb 17
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.38 lb 3
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.83 lb 31
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.08 lb 23
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.15 lb 29
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.42 lb 10
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.32 lb 4
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.03 lb 2
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.27 lb 12
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.88 lb 12

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.29 lb 12
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.39 lb 32
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 7
1988-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.20 lb 15
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.35 lb 30
2018-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.50 lb 9
2018-08-20 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.35 lb 29
1982-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.36 lb 11
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.54 lb 87
2009-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.51 lb 2
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.38 lb 29
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.43 lb 13
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 13.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.42 lb 334
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.41 lb 42
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.37 lb 7
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.44 lb 24
2003-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.45 lb 12
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.52 lb 22

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 4.41 lb 2
1988-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 4.47 lb 7
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 4.85 lb 4
2009-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 5.95 lb 2
1985-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.0 0.20 lb 1
1985-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.7 4.53 lb 26
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.7 3.71 lb 18
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.68 lb 1
2003-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 5.57 lb 2

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 4
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 1.7 — 5

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 13.4 — 255
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — 10
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 18.7 — 38

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — 10
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 5

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 7.7 — 147

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — 5
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — 12

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 71.7 — 215
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 17.2 — 35
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 16.1 — 305

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — 6
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 17

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 19

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-07-17 Backpack electrofishing 17.7 — — 36
1982-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.10 lb 2

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 5

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-17 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 2

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.10 lb 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ben's Bait Shop

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5596

★ 4.6

Carr's Lake Country Super Market

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-2550

★ 4.4

Dunham's Sports

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5708

★ 4.1

Elizabeth General Store

Elizabeth, MN

(218) 739-2132

★ 4.3

Flagman Products

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 671-2640

JK-Outdoors

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5299

★ 5

Lakeland General Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 863-5703

★ 4.8

Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-3626

★ 4

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 Dead

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Dead.

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 Dead. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Dead

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
RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES
Red Hooks Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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354.4 acres

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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.