Minnesota Fishing Guide

Eagle

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56025300

198 Surveys

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907.4
Acres
46 ft
Max Depth
0
10
Fish Species
8
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Eagle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.80 lb 2
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 16.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.70 lb 98
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.81 lb 2
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 — 2
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.88 lb 6
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.40 lb 1
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.37 lb 11
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.14 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 1
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.20 lb 56
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 5.0 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.16 lb 60
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.13 lb 68
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.14 lb 5
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 6.0 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.20 lb 36
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.12 lb 5
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 4
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.19 lb 31
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 3
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.17 lb 6
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 6.8 — — 95

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.10 lb 1
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.10 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.10 lb 4
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.11 lb 1
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.17 lb 1
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.18 lb 1
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.10 lb 1
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.06 lb 6
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.07 lb 1
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.62 lb 40
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.68 lb 29
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 36.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.58 lb 440
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 10.9 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.46 lb 120
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.60 lb 36
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 7.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.72 lb 91
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 42.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.82 lb 257
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 4.7 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.64 lb 28
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 24.5 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.60 lb 147
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 13.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.50 lb 83
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.62 lb 142
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 8.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.55 lb 105
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.92 lb 20
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.93 lb 6
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.01 lb 48
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.67 lb 14
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — — 6

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.52 lb 10
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 4.30 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.92 lb 5
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.34 lb 1
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 5.00 lb 2
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.63 lb 7
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.37 lb 1
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.02 lb 5
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.7 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.22 lb 16
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.51 lb 1
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.36 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 16.2 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.37 lb 97
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.36 lb 56
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.25 lb 25
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.63 lb 23
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.46 lb 24
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.50 lb 10
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.33 lb 26
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.63 lb 17
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.29 lb 9
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.30 lb 31
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.25 lb 56
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 23.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.37 lb 140
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 41.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.30 lb 250
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 7.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.39 lb 47
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 17.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.21 lb 159
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 3
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 33.1 — — 66

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.14 lb 9
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 4.0 — 0.14 lb 32
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 5.0 — 0.24 lb 60
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 34.0 — 0.12 lb 374
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 5.1 — 0.23 lb 41
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 24.2 — 0.21 lb 290
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.31 lb 16
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 8.3 — 0.16 lb 50
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.23 lb 20
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 5.5 — 0.17 lb 33
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 4.4 — 0.27 lb 53
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 12.9 — 0.27 lb 155
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 4.5 — 0.29 lb 27
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.28 lb 5
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.40 lb 19
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 10.4 — 0.25 lb 94
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 2.4 — — 34
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 43.6 — — 87

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 9.93 lb 4
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 8.82 lb 1
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 8.00 lb 1
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 15.00 lb 1
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 9.48 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.27 lb 30
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.56 lb 16
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 10.8 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.87 lb 129
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.35 lb 7
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 29.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.28 lb 234
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.55 lb 1
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 14.7 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.67 lb 88
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.60 lb 4
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 15.2 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.19 lb 91
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.45 lb 2
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 15.1 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.10 lb 181
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.80 lb 5
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 24.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 0.87 lb 146
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 13.0 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 0.99 lb 78
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 46.2 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.12 lb 277
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.65 lb 4

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.93 lb 10
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.52 lb 5
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.80 lb 35
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.23 lb 43
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.07 lb 24
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.25 lb 33
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.58 lb 35
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.09 lb 7
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.53 lb 48
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.22 lb 21
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 8.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.94 lb 107
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.34 lb 22
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.94 lb 7
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.70 lb 1
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.08 lb 30
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.48 lb 14
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 1.1 — — 15

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 46.3 — 0.18 lb 278
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 96.1 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.02 lb 769
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 7.3 — 0.23 lb 88
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 109.0 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.04 lb 1199
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.30 lb 20
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 62.6 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.08 lb 751
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 19.8 — 0.13 lb 119
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 90.8 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.12 lb 545
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 10.3 — 0.18 lb 62
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 252.0 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.13 lb 1512
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 5.1 — 0.27 lb 61
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 63.6 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.09 lb 763
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.29 lb 17
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.11 lb 12
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.24 lb 12
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 50.2 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.08 lb 452
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 87.8 — — 175
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 19.1 — — 267

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.8 — 0.20 lb 53
1981-07-13 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.23 lb 18
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.20 lb 6
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.20 lb 10
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.19 lb 7
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 8.5 — 0.20 lb 51
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.19 lb 14
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.28 lb 16
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.14 lb 5
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.27 lb 3
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.27 lb 10

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.85 lb 2
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 0.96 lb 78
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.08 lb 20
2008-07-21 Standard gill nets 6.6 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.75 lb 53
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.18 lb 70
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.03 lb 41
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.23 lb 3
1990-07-23 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.71 lb 27
1990-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.40 lb 3
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.16 lb 118
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.54 lb 11
2019-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.49 lb 10
2024-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.77 lb 3
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.10 lb 19
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 3
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 35.4 — — 495

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.97 lb 3
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.01 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-07-21 Standard trap nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.26 lb 37
2014-07-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.46 lb 1
2014-07-28 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.53 lb 21

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 3

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — 5
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 12.3 — 172

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 15.0 — 30
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 442.0 — 6188

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 214.8 — 3007
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 117.8 — 235

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 84.4 — 1181
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 12.5 — 25

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 6.2 — 87
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 2
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 11.1 — 155
2018-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 6.0 — 12

BMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-18 50-ft beach seine 1.9 — 26

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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 Eagle

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Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center
Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150
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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 Eagle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

BluegillGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Eagle

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.