Elbow

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56051400

15 Surveys

95.9

Acres

85 ft

Max Depth

0

12

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	29.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 6.5	1.20 lb	59

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	3.1 – 8.5	2.87 lb	10
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	0.94 lb	5

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.6 – 9.5	0.70 lb	1
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	6.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 2.8	0.82 lb	24

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	26.8	—	0.17 lb	107

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	1.5 (above normal)	0.4 – 1.0	2.80 lb	6

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	79.5 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.15 lb	318

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.10 lb	2
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.08 lb	6

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	1.03 lb	3

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	4.8 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.34 lb	19

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	11.0 (above normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.08 lb	44

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 1.1	4.50 lb	2

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	4.0 (normal)	1.5 – 7.7	0.56 lb	16

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

Resorts & Lodges Near Elbow

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Elbow.

Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center

Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150

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 Elbow. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin Brown Bullhead Common Carp Hybrid Sunfish Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Tullibee (Cisco)Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Elbow

Gene's Sport Shop

(218) 346-3355

Lock Jaw Guide Service

(218) 640-0158

Minnesota Experience

(218) 770-8032

North Country Bowfishing

Pit Properties LLC

(218) 205-5358

RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES

Red Hooks Fishing Adventures

(218) 370-9006

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Other Lakes in Otter Tail County

Adley

Alice

Anderson

Anna

Annie Battle

Bass

Plan Your Trip to Elbow

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GPS: 46.5632°N, 95.8215°W — Get Directions
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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.