Minnesota Fishing Guide

Hoot Owl

Clearwater County, Minnesota — DOW #15012300

31 Surveys
83.58
Acres
78 ft
Max Depth
0
12
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 2.8 – 8.7 1.44 lb 9
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 0.47 lb 3
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 16.5 (above normal) 2.8 – 8.7 1.29 lb 33
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 0.69 lb 4

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 11.0 0.50 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 0.40 lb 1
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 2.00 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 13.5 — 0.24 lb 27
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 10.7 — 0.17 lb 32
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.25 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 309.0 (above normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.12 lb 618
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 180.7 (above normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.20 lb 542
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 7.5 — 0.05 lb 15

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.20 lb 3
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.71 lb 6

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 8.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.38 lb 16
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.36 lb 11
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 0.25 lb 3

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.30 lb 6
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.40 lb 1
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.50 lb 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.2 1.00 lb 5
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.54 lb 6

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.80 lb 5
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.38 lb 4

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard trap nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.16 lb 17
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 6.0 — 0.05 lb 12
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 8.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.15 lb 25

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-06-20 Standard gill nets 34.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 23.0 0.15 lb 68
1987-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.8 0.20 lb 1
1987-06-17 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 1.5 – 23.0 0.15 lb 17

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Lost Lake Outfitters

Bagley, MN

(218) 902-1234

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Delaney's Outdoors

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4281

★ 4.4

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Killer Adventures

Park Rapids, MN

(701) 219-4332

★ 5

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

Nearby Marinas

Itasca Sports, Inc.

Lake Itasca, MN

(218) 266-2150

★ 4.6

A&H Shrinkwrapping Services

Bemidji, MN

(218) 358-0454

★ 5

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Charlie's Boat & Marine LLC

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-3451

★ 4.6

Resorts & Lodges Near Hoot Owl

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The Black Lantern Resort & Campground
Fishing Resort Shevlin

(612) 812-7309
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Fishing Resort Park Rapids

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Hoot Owl. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

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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.