Otter
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16003200
41 Surveys
75
Acres
11 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Otter. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-19 | Standard trap nets | 84.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 505 |
| 1983-10-19 | Standard gill nets | 40.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.10 lb | 40 |
| 1988-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 2014-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.2 | — | — | 37 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1998-10-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2004-10-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2007-10-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-19 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.19 lb | 31 |
| 1988-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 1991-09-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.28 lb | 12 |
| 2004-10-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.74 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.26 lb | 28 |
| 2018-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.32 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.48 lb | 13 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.09 lb | 23 |
| 2014-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.53 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.85 lb | 5 |
| 1998-10-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 2.00 lb | 16 |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.59 lb | 35 |
| 2022-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.06 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.77 lb | 4 |
| 2001-10-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.72 lb | 11 |
| 1991-09-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.78 lb | 11 |
| 2004-10-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.78 lb | 7 |
| 2007-10-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.44 lb | 10 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.12 lb | 19 |
| 2018-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.44 lb | 27 |
| 2018-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.1 | — | 0.41 lb | 19 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.75 lb | 13 |
| 2014-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 98.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 588 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.59 lb | 18 |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.86 lb | 15 |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.77 lb | 19 |
| 2022-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 8.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 48 |
| 2007-10-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
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★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
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★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
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★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
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★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Otter. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Otter
- Weather forecast for Otter — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9918°N, 90.0047°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.