Minnesota Fishing Guide

Little Osakis

Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77020100

37 Surveys

Special Regulations for Little Osakis

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

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Little Osakis has confirmed populations of:

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113.93
Acres
43 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
0
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 21.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.69 lb 63
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.89 lb 11
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.59 lb 7

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.49 lb 16
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.04 lb 33
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.40 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.04 lb 1
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.07 lb 1
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.07 lb 8
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.19 lb 4

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.93 lb 2
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.70 lb 2
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.61 lb 13

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.04 lb 3
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.32 lb 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.64 lb 4
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.48 lb 1
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 2.87 lb 1
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.61 lb 3

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 4.8 (below normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.23 lb 43
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.15 lb 6
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 15.9 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.12 lb 143

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.42 lb 10
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.06 lb 3

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.42 lb 1
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.95 lb 3

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.99 lb 18
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.97 lb 16
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.77 lb 33
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 5.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.79 lb 46

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.52 lb 7
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.20 lb 2
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.12 lb 16

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.80 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.71 lb 5
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.10 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.72 lb 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nancy's Bait & Tackle

Grey Eagle, MN

(320) 285-2405

★ 4.7

A Bit of Tack

Verndale, MN

(218) 445-5849

★ 4.7

Brophy Bay Mart

Alexandria, MN

(320) 219-7523

★ 4.5

Christopherson Bait and Tackle

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-3255

★ 4.6

Cowing Robards Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-4333

★ 4.7

Dunham's Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-5005

★ 3.8

Fetterer's Live Bait

Glenwood, MN

★ 4.6

Fletcher's Bait Shop

Sauk Centre, MN

(320) 352-2155

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

Minnesota Jet Ski Rental / 2SledsAndaTrailer.com

Grey Eagle, MN

(320) 200-0300

★ 5

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Alexandria, MN

(320) 808-5887

★ 5

Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

★ 2.3

Bobbers Marine & Sports Center

Glenwood, MN

(320) 634-5952

★ 4.2

Resorts & Lodges Near Little Osakis

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Knudson Rentals - Sauk Lake Retreat
Fishing Resort Sauk Centre

(763) 227-4607
Lakeshore Resort
Fishing Resort Osakis

(320) 859-2400
Buck Point Lodge
Fishing Resort Osakis

(320) 859-2530
Head of the Lakes Resort
Fishing Resort Osakis

(320) 859-4252

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Little Osakis. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow 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.