Fogard
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56057100
16 Surveys
68.93
Acres
42 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Fogard. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.1 | 0.04 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.58 lb | 9 |
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.90 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.64 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.33 lb | 28 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 1.76 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 0.52 lb | 39 |
| 2002-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.56 lb | 16 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.06 lb | 15 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.50 lb | 22 |
| 2002-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.81 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 93 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 1.08 lb | 15 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.44 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
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
Species known to inhabit Fogard. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Fogard
- Weather forecast for Fogard — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4203°N, 95.9064°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.