Ottertrack
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38021100
40 Surveys
1,134
Acres
116 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ottertrack. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Shallow gill nets | 6.5 | — | 2.59 lb | 26 |
| 1993-07-07 | Deep gill nets | 8.7 | — | 2.83 lb | 52 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.26 lb | 8 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 7.8 | — | 1.69 lb | 47 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.91 lb | 3 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 6.5 | — | 1.95 lb | 39 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 9.11 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-07 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 12.00 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 11.42 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1.98 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-07 | Shallow gill nets | 8.0 | — | 1.12 lb | 32 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 1.8 | — | 3.77 lb | 11 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 11.5 | — | 1.53 lb | 46 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 2.5 | — | 2.19 lb | 15 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 9.5 | — | 1.81 lb | 38 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Shallow gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 24 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 7.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 31 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 12.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 51 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Shallow gill nets | 3.5 | — | 5.44 lb | 14 |
| 1993-07-07 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 6.83 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 3.5 | — | 5.43 lb | 14 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.8 | — | 8.30 lb | 5 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 3.93 lb | 9 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 5.59 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Shallow gill nets | 4.0 | — | 2.04 lb | 16 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 3.8 | — | 1.63 lb | 15 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.29 lb | 4 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.93 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 3.25 lb | 1 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.34 lb | 1 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-07 | Deep gill nets | 49.3 | — | 0.28 lb | 296 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 24.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 148 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 70.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 423 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.03 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 2 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.79 lb | 3 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.52 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Ottertrack
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Ottertrack.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ottertrack. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Ottertrack
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Ottertrack
- Weather forecast for Ottertrack — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1707°N, 91.0959°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.