North Ten Mile
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56060400
Special Regulations for North Ten Mile
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
Invasive Species Alert
North Ten Mile has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on North Ten Mile. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 0.30 lb | 14 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 11.6 | 1.02 lb | 12 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.9 | 3.90 lb | 5 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.40 lb | 72 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.87 lb | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 1.90 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.98 lb | 6 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 20 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.26 lb | 19 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 2021-06-04 | Standard electrofishing | 98.5 | — | 1.38 lb | 44 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 89.7 (above normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.11 lb | 538 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.75 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.2 | 2.20 lb | 7 |
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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit North Ten Mile. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to North Ten Mile
- Weather forecast for North Ten Mile — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.1495°N, 95.9779°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.