Otter
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56057700
23 Surveys
77.13
Acres
64 ft
Max Depth
14 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
8
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.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 5.53 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.08 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.91 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.25 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.90 lb | 3 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.92 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 111.3 (above normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.06 lb | 668 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 68.3 (above normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.10 lb | 615 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.33 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.10 lb | 45 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 21 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.18 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.17 lb | 15 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.27 lb | 7 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 4.00 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.16 lb | 51 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.31 lb | 51 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.47 lb | 4 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.29 lb | 29 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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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 Otter
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Otter. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Otter
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Plan Your Trip to Otter
- Weather forecast for Otter — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.6299°N, 95.9077°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.