North Lida

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56074701

256 Surveys

Special Regulations for North Lida

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

Minimum size limit 11". (Including connecting Mud Lake)
Daily limit 10. (Including connecting Mud Lake)
All from 17-26" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession. (Including connecting Mud Lake)

Invasive Species Alert

North Lida has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

5,522.82

Acres

58 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 2.6	0.80 lb	5
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.6 – 6.8	1.47 lb	7
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.6	0.71 lb	2
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.6 – 6.8	1.14 lb	1
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.6	1.62 lb	1
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.6	1.75 lb	1

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.70 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.97 lb	2
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.8	1.51 lb	3
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	2.16 lb	6
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.51 lb	2
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.84 lb	1
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	2.29 lb	1

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	7.5 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.09 lb	83
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	18.5 (normal)	7.0 – 46.3	0.11 lb	185
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.14 lb	28
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	16.7 (normal)	7.0 – 46.3	0.10 lb	250
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.08 lb	13
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	2.5 (below normal)	7.0 – 46.3	0.10 lb	37
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	7.0 – 46.3	0.10 lb	10
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	21.9	—	—	394
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	1.5	—	—	3
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	4.7	—	—	12
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.08 lb	4
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.1 (below normal)	7.0 – 46.3	0.14 lb	16
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.06 lb	4
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	2.3 (below normal)	7.0 – 46.3	0.09 lb	34

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	6.2 (normal)	1.2 – 10.9	0.93 lb	62
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	11.7 (above normal)	1.2 – 5.2	1.00 lb	129
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	8.3 (normal)	1.2 – 10.9	0.90 lb	125
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	1.2 – 5.2	1.01 lb	49
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.2 – 10.9	1.29 lb	45
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	1.2 – 5.2	1.41 lb	17
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.2 – 10.9	1.23 lb	23
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.2 – 5.2	1.50 lb	11
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	2
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	—	1
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	1.2 – 10.9	1.12 lb	20
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	1.2 – 5.2	0.99 lb	1
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	4.7 (normal)	1.2 – 10.9	1.09 lb	70
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	1.2 – 5.2	1.14 lb	18

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	2.2 (below normal)	2.8 – 9.0	2.60 lb	22
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	2.40 lb	3
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	2.8 – 9.0	2.36 lb	65
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.96 lb	9
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	6.1 (normal)	2.8 – 9.0	1.80 lb	91
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.55 lb	9
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	5.2 (normal)	2.8 – 9.0	1.76 lb	78
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	2.02 lb	12
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	2.8 – 9.0	1.49 lb	75
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.03 lb	9
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	5.6 (normal)	2.8 – 9.0	1.75 lb	84
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.51 lb	9

Freshwater Drum

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 2.4	6.96 lb	5
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	2.0 – 9.4	7.83 lb	3
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.4	10.36 lb	3
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.4	9.15 lb	2
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	2.0 – 9.4	13.12 lb	1
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.4	6.23 lb	1
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	2.0 – 9.4	12.40 lb	1
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	2.0 – 9.4	10.65 lb	4

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	11.0 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.9	0.32 lb	110
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.34 lb	17
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.9	0.46 lb	30
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	2.6 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.35 lb	39
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	4.5 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.9	0.39 lb	68
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	3.1 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.41 lb	44
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	2.9 (normal)	0.6 – 3.9	0.39 lb	43
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.32 lb	42
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	2.1	—	—	37
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	23.0	—	—	46
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	11.4	—	—	29
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.6 – 3.9	0.23 lb	18
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	4.4 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.26 lb	62
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	7.4 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.9	0.31 lb	111
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	3.4 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.24 lb	51

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	1.4	—	0.11 lb	14
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	3.2	—	0.21 lb	35
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.17 lb	7
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	2.2	—	0.17 lb	33
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	1.1	—	0.40 lb	17
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	7.1	—	0.28 lb	99
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.4	—	0.30 lb	21
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	2.7	—	0.30 lb	40
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	5.9	—	—	15
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	—	13
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.17 lb	6
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	4.7	—	0.27 lb	66
2022-06-06	Special trap nets	10.3	—	0.41 lb	124
2024-06-10	Special trap nets	2.8	—	0.31 lb	17
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.7	—	0.27 lb	26
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	3.2	—	0.25 lb	48

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	9.25 lb	2
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	13.23 lb	1
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	15.06 lb	1
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	2
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	10.94 lb	4
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	6.81 lb	2

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	1.05 lb	2
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.30 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.1 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.85 lb	16
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.70 lb	5
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.9	1.31 lb	36
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.34 lb	11
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.9	1.14 lb	42
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.58 lb	8
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	3.9	—	—	10
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	2.2	—	—	39
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.74 lb	10
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.13 lb	5
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.9	1.06 lb	42
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (normal)	0.1 – 0.9	0.31 lb	2

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	7.9 (normal)	3.3 – 8.8	0.82 lb	79
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	1.1 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.03 lb	12
2000-08-07	Fall electrofishing	62.7	—	0.12 lb	56
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	14.1 (above normal)	3.3 – 8.8	0.97 lb	211
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.77 lb	11
2012-08-06	Fall electrofishing	72.9	—	—	52
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	15.2 (above normal)	3.3 – 8.8	1.16 lb	228
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.32 lb	28
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	10.8 (above normal)	3.3 – 8.8	1.02 lb	162
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	1.1 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.21 lb	16
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
2018-07-30	Fall electrofishing	19.8	—	—	8
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	3.3 – 8.8	1.21 lb	52
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	3.31 lb	12
2009-08-03	Fall electrofishing	37.5	—	—	37
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	7.9 (normal)	3.3 – 8.8	1.61 lb	118
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	1.2 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.95 lb	18

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	6.8	—	0.14 lb	68
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	25.4 (normal)	4.4 – 49.0	0.13 lb	280
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	4.7	—	0.30 lb	70
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	28.9 (normal)	4.4 – 49.0	0.12 lb	433
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	13.0	—	0.28 lb	195
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	73.3 (above normal)	4.4 – 49.0	0.06 lb	1026
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	5.9	—	0.25 lb	88
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	19.7 (normal)	4.4 – 49.0	0.16 lb	295
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	21.6	—	—	55
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	43.2	—	—	777
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	12.0	—	—	24
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	4.2	—	0.15 lb	63
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	37.1 (normal)	4.4 – 49.0	0.08 lb	520
2022-06-06	Special trap nets	23.0	—	0.24 lb	276
2024-06-10	Special trap nets	32.0	—	0.20 lb	192
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	5.6	—	0.19 lb	84
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	29.0 (normal)	4.4 – 49.0	0.12 lb	435

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	2.1	—	0.16 lb	21
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	1.4 (below normal)	1.8 – 7.8	0.19 lb	15
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	4.1	—	0.19 lb	61
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.8 – 7.8	0.21 lb	14
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	4.1	—	0.16 lb	61
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	1.8 – 7.8	0.19 lb	32
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.1	—	0.20 lb	16
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.8 – 7.8	0.21 lb	12
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	1.6	—	—	4
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.8	—	—	15
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	2
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	3.9	—	0.20 lb	59
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	4.1 (normal)	1.8 – 7.8	0.19 lb	57
2022-06-06	Special trap nets	10.8	—	0.33 lb	129
2024-06-10	Special trap nets	4.5	—	0.26 lb	27
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	3.3	—	0.19 lb	49
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.8 – 7.8	0.18 lb	11

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	3.9 (normal)	0.8 – 6.2	0.81 lb	39
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.2	1.24 lb	11
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.9 (normal)	0.8 – 6.2	1.52 lb	14
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.2	1.58 lb	6
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.2	0.11 lb	1
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.2	0.98 lb	2

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	1.9 (normal)	0.9 – 4.0	1.79 lb	19
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.1	3.00 lb	2
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.9 – 4.0	2.36 lb	24
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.1	2.44 lb	4
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.9 – 4.0	2.65 lb	9
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	0.9 – 4.0	2.02 lb	34
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.1	4.46 lb	1
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	1.8	—	—	33
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.9 – 4.0	1.76 lb	24
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.1	2.33 lb	1
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.9 – 4.0	2.91 lb	22
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.1	3.14 lb	2

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.7	0.10 lb	1
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.3	0.50 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.7	0.63 lb	2
2000-08-07	Special trap nets	10.5	—	0.53 lb	295
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.3	0.44 lb	25
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.4 – 2.7	0.62 lb	17
2012-08-06	Special trap nets	18.4	—	0.71 lb	92
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	3.2 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.3	0.41 lb	45
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.7	0.09 lb	3
2015-08-03	Special trap nets	28.6	—	0.71 lb	143
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.3	0.50 lb	26
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	7.3	—	—	131
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.7	0.48 lb	5
2018-07-30	Special trap nets	25.2	—	0.80 lb	126
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.4 – 2.3	0.42 lb	26
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.7	0.75 lb	11
2009-08-03	Special trap nets	76.8	—	0.28 lb	384
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.4 – 2.3	0.37 lb	24
2021-04-28	Special trap nets	81.8	—	0.31 lb	409

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.1 (normal)	0.1 – 0.4	0.10 lb	1
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	16.5	—	—	42
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	3
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.03 lb	1

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.17 lb	4
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.61 lb	3
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.46 lb	16
2012-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.28 lb	11
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	1.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.36 lb	23
2015-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.57 lb	1
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.50 lb	10
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	9.8	—	—	177
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	2.5	—	—	5
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	11.8	—	—	30
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.56 lb	15
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.61 lb	11
2009-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.20 lb	11
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.17 lb	7

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.14 lb	8
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	3.76 lb	15
2012-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.62 lb	8
2015-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	6.01 lb	9
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.45 lb	14
2009-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	5.07 lb	10

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	29.4	—	75
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	62.7	—	1129
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	1

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	8.6	—	154
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	15.7	—	40

BST

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	2
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	2.5	—	5

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	1
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	9.4	—	24
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	23

BCS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	3.9	—	70
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	9.5	—	19

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	1
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	11.4	—	29
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	43.4	—	782

SFS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	15-ft beach seine	4.0	—	8
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	10.6	—	27
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	13.8	—	248

Fathead Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	3

LED

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	1.2	—	3

Mimic Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	5.9	—	15
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	38.6	—	694

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.8	—	2
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	6.9	—	125

Logperch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	Backpack electrofishing	0.8	—	2
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	6

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-07-18	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	12

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 495-2811

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

(218) 457-2325

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

(218) 864-5969

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5567

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near North Lida

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near North Lida.

Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center

Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150

MN Tru North

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253

Paul Lake Resort

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001

Shoreside at Rush

Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit North Lida. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Common Carp Freshwater Drum Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Muskellunge Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Smallmouth Bass Tullibee (Cisco)Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near North Lida

Gene's Sport Shop

Fishing Guide

(218) 346-3355

Lock Jaw Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 640-0158

Minnesota Experience

Fishing Guide

(218) 770-8032

North Country Bowfishing

Fishing Guide

Pit Properties LLC

Fishing Guide

(218) 205-5358

RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES

Red Hooks Fishing Adventures

Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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North Lida

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Black Bullhead

Brown Bullhead

Yellow Perch

Yellow Bullhead

Northern Pike

Freshwater Drum

Rock Bass

Hybrid Sunfish

Common Carp

Smallmouth Bass

Walleye

Bluegill

Pumpkinseed

Tullibee (Cisco)

White Sucker

Black Crappie

Green Sunfish

Largemouth Bass

Bowfin

Spottail Shiner

Johnny Darter

BST

Iowa Darter

BCS

Bluntnose Minnow

SFS

BKF

Fathead Minnow

LED

Mimic Shiner

Golden Shiner

Logperch

BNS

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ben's Bait Shop

Carr's Lake Country Super Market

Dunham's Sports

Elizabeth General Store

Flagman Products

JK-Outdoors

Lakeland General Store

Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Aqua Marine & Storage

Ark & Spark

Battle Lake Boat Works

Delagoon Park

Resorts & Lodges Near North Lida

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near North Lida

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