Indian
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56063900
16 Surveys
156.86
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Indian. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 3.08 lb | 8 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.48 lb | 13 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.85 lb | 10 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.70 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 | — | 0.06 lb | 47 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 42.7 (above normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.21 lb | 256 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.40 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.22 lb | 9 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 76.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.23 lb | 153 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.50 lb | 15 |
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.37 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
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 Indian
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Indian. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Indian
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Plan Your Trip to Indian
- Weather forecast for Indian — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.2289°N, 95.9570°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.