Otto
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69014400
13 Surveys
154.07
Acres
27 ft
Max Depth
10 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Otto. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 3.49 lb | 15 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.7 | — | — | 17 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.14 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 23 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.13 lb | 22 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 4.3 | 0.13 lb | 4 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 3.5 | 0.80 lb | 14 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 7 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.48 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 9.48 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.5 | 0.13 lb | 10 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Otto. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Otto
- Weather forecast for Otto — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.3213°N, 91.9807°W — Get Directions
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- 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.