Mule
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56068900
13 Surveys
53.36
Acres
31 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mule. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 3.00 lb | 2 |
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.20 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 79.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 159 |
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 47.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 191 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.37 lb | 14 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.43 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 1992-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 8 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.68 lb | 5 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 37 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 29 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 | — | 0.10 lb | 23 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 45 |
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 Mule
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Mule. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Mule
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Plan Your Trip to Mule
- Weather forecast for Mule — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4486°N, 95.9565°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.