Schuster
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56022100
7 Surveys
44.42
Acres
80 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Schuster. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 1.27 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.44 lb | 7 |
| 1991-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 208.3 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.14 lb | 833 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.77 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
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 Schuster
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Schuster. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Schuster
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Plan Your Trip to Schuster
- Weather forecast for Schuster — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.6245°N, 95.6272°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.