Little Otter
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31047100
6 Surveys
59.51
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Otter. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 36.3 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.27 lb | 145 |
| 1982-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 13 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.15 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.29 lb | 8 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.90 lb | 21 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
Deer River, MN
★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
Deer River, MN
★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
Deer River, MN
★ 4.8Frontier Sports
Marcell, MN
★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
Coleraine, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Little Otter
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little Otter. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Little Otter
Other Lakes in Itasca County
Plan Your Trip to Little Otter
- Weather forecast for Little Otter — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5918°N, 93.4576°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.