Minnesota Fishing Guide

Hoffman

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56162700

66 Surveys
157.18
Acres
20 ft
Max Depth
0
1
Fish Species
8
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 1.22 lb 2
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.84 lb 6
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 11.3 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.33 lb 45
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 34.5 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.36 lb 69
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 7.6 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.35 lb 68
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.71 lb 4

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.08 lb 16
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 13.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.89 lb 26
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.53 lb 3
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.43 lb 3
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 59.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.26 lb 536
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.55 lb 8

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.49 lb 12
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 31.9 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.30 lb 287
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.18 lb 11
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 78.5 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.26 lb 314
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.55 lb 14
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 24.7 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.45 lb 222

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 19.0 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.28 lb 38
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.85 lb 2
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 4.5 (below normal) 4.6 – 11.6 4.11 lb 9
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 2.52 lb 4
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.35 lb 34
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.17 lb 2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.51 lb 8
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 7.9 — 0.58 lb 71
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.10 lb 5
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 12.8 — 0.23 lb 51
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.19 lb 1
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.29 lb 6

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.51 lb 3
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.63 lb 3
2019-05-31 Standard electrofishing 98.7 — 1.46 lb 59
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.98 lb 5
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.51 lb 7
2005-06-07 Standard electrofishing 87.3 — 1.30 lb 49
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.61 lb 6
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.71 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 14.0 — 0.29 lb 28
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 14.0 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.30 lb 126
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 80.0 — 0.18 lb 160
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 142.3 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.11 lb 569
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 19.5 — 0.26 lb 39
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 30.7 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.08 lb 276

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.24 lb 6
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 5.2 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.29 lb 47
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 15.5 — 0.17 lb 31
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 33.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.13 lb 132
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.19 lb 1
2005-06-07 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.33 lb 33

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 3.75 lb 1
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 4.92 lb 1
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.50 lb 10
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 2.20 lb 1
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.61 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.04 lb 2
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.32 lb 10
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.20 lb 27
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.24 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.10 lb 2
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.10 lb 2
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.10 lb 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.94 lb 1
1990-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 3.98 lb 6
1990-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.60 lb 1
2005-06-07 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.85 lb 9

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 Hoffman

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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 Hoffman. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Largemouth Bass

Fishing Guides Near Hoffman

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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Other Lakes in Otter Tail County

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Bass

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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.