Head
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56021300
23 Surveys
399.55
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
14
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Head. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.62 lb | 32 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.63 lb | 67 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.62 lb | 40 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.19 lb | 16 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.15 lb | 46 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 14.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.36 lb | 159 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.38 lb | 4 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 13.6 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.56 lb | 149 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.17 lb | 24 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.14 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.50 lb | 3 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 | — | 0.30 lb | 59 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.95 lb | 5 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.41 lb | 23 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 24.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.26 lb | 271 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.50 lb | 4 |
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.33 lb | 12 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.50 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 43.8 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.19 lb | 482 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.41 lb | 7 |
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
Resorts & Lodges Near Head
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Head. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Head
- Weather forecast for Head — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4853°N, 95.6151°W — Get Directions
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- 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.