Jim
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56036400
83 Surveys
100.45
Acres
27 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 Jim. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 0.24 lb | 5 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 1.36 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 1.06 lb | 4 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 1.25 lb | 5 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 123.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.23 lb | 742 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 0.46 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 1.36 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 2.98 lb | 26 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.82 lb | 57 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.87 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 2.38 lb | 18 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.40 lb | 3 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.35 lb | 5 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.30 lb | 45 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.03 lb | 15 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 90.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.18 lb | 272 |
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.15 lb | 39 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 1.21 lb | 13 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.96 lb | 4 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.24 lb | 14 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.18 lb | 17 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.40 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 3.72 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.56 lb | 8 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 5 |
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 8 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.51 lb | 21 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.25 lb | 14 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.81 lb | 3 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.76 lb | 8 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.13 lb | 47 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 34.3 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.23 lb | 309 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 27.8 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.15 lb | 222 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 17.2 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.29 lb | 155 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.14 lb | 44 |
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.21 lb | 60 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.14 lb | 79 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.23 lb | 75 |
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.91 lb | 7 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.51 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.23 lb | 9 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.76 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.61 lb | 10 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 4.29 lb | 25 |
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 6.80 lb | 1 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 3.09 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 19.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.84 lb | 59 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 1.97 lb | 19 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.53 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 23.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.06 lb | 143 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 32.6 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.21 lb | 293 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.29 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.37 lb | 62 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.47 lb | 7 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.25 lb | 32 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.2 | 0.04 lb | 9 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.2 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.08 lb | 21 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 10.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.42 lb | 91 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.70 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.33 lb | 9 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.0 | 0.94 lb | 8 |
| 2013-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 0.81 lb | 94 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.0 | 0.39 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (above normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 0.70 lb | 59 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.0 | 1.27 lb | 25 |
| 2007-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 1.14 lb | 56 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 5.40 lb | 1 |
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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 Jim. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.