Otter
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69032600
5 Surveys
75.78
Acres
17 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
33
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.06 lb | 18 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.22 lb | 13 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.70 lb | 23 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.18 lb | 22 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.33 lb | 6 |
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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: 47.9916°N, 92.1441°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.