Minnesota Fishing Guide

Stalker

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56043700

292 Surveys

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Stalker has confirmed populations of:

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1,356.82
Acres
95 ft
Max Depth
0
17
Fish Species
8
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Stalker. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 18.8 — — 22
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 11.2 — — 201
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.02 lb 5
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.69 lb 14
2006-08-21 Standard electrofishing 59.0 — 1.41 lb 31
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.69 lb 18
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.54 lb 6
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.28 lb 2
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.00 lb 9
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.83 lb 14
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.23 lb 9
2014-08-04 Standard electrofishing 88.9 — 2.43 lb 42
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.29 lb 4
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.05 lb 3
2018-08-06 Standard electrofishing 81.5 — 2.28 lb 65
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.87 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.17 lb 3
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 52.0 — — 208
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 27.9 — — 195
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 40.2 — — 97
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.90 lb 3
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.62 lb 4

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 23.1 — — 27
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 7.2 — — 130
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.26 lb 18
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 6.9 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.20 lb 69
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 4.5 — 0.19 lb 54
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 34.0 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.07 lb 408
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.05 lb 14
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.15 lb 16
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 37.8 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.09 lb 454
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 20.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.09 lb 325
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.20 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 37.2 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.08 lb 409
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.09 lb 12
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 48.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.04 lb 584
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 20.3 — — 49
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 121.0 — — 484
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 13.9 — — 97
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.4 — 0.16 lb 37
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 41.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.11 lb 413

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 27.4 — — 32
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.05 lb 4
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.39 lb 29
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.22 lb 37
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.80 lb 5
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.09 lb 2
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.86 lb 30
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.10 lb 1
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.50 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.37 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.55 lb 3
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.57 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.61 lb 61
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 3
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 7
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.25 lb 17

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 4.4 — 80
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — 4
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 18.7 — 131
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 — 5
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 8

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 5.1 — — 6
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 14
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.12 lb 8
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 32.7 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.17 lb 360
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.21 lb 3
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 23
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.2 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.13 lb 38
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.23 lb 5
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 14.9 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 179
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 16.4 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.21 lb 180
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 5
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 6.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 75
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.12 lb 24
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 3.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.13 lb 30
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 90.5 — — 362
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 7.3 — — 51
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 14.1 — — 34
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 3
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 51.3 (above normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.14 lb 564

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 3
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 5
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.05 lb 2
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.06 lb 7
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 12
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 12.4 — — 30
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 9.0 — — 36

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 3.1 — — 55
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.09 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.07 lb 4
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 3.9 — — 27
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 2.9 — 53
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — 2
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 11.3 — 79
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 11.6 — 28
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — 24

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 4
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.4 — 1
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 7.9 — 55

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 21
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 10.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.29 lb 116
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.19 lb 23
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.18 lb 47
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.27 lb 12
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.20 lb 5
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.18 lb 58
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.24 lb 19
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.50 lb 1
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.40 lb 44
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.38 lb 11
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.23 lb 24
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.12 lb 5
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.21 lb 20
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 4
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.4 — — 1
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.18 lb 38
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.28 lb 13

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 5.1 — 91
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — 5
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 4.2 — 10
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 39.0 — 156
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 24.3 — 170

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 5.5 — 99
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — 4
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 26.1 — 183
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 26.1 — 63
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 38.5 — 154

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 17
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — — 5
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.12 lb 14
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 2.9 — 0.16 lb 29
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.31 lb 25
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 0.25 lb 24
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.15 lb 8
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 0.17 lb 30
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 0.19 lb 32
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 3.5 — 0.21 lb 39
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 5.0 — 0.21 lb 60
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 12.9 — — 31
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 10.3 — — 41
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 2.6 — — 18
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.16 lb 23
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 2.8 — 0.22 lb 28

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 3

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 2
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.43 lb 84
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.35 lb 28
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.14 lb 13
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.22 lb 31
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.17 lb 8
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.35 lb 3
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.26 lb 9
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.70 lb 13
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.39 lb 64
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.65 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.24 lb 11
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.43 lb 2
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.11 lb 3
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 2
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.32 lb 12
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.23 lb 9

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 1.1 — 19
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 7
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 2.3 — 9

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.17 lb 6
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.16 lb 8
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.22 lb 8
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.03 lb 1
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.22 lb 10
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.09 lb 13
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.30 lb 1
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.15 lb 27
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.10 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.11 lb 4
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 2
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 4
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.14 lb 20
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.14 lb 11

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 4
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.9 — 6
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.4 — 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.07 lb 3
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.37 lb 18
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.06 lb 4
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.23 lb 16
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.35 lb 4
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.52 lb 1
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.99 lb 3
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.25 lb 2
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.75 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.76 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.58 lb 2
2018-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.10 lb 2
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.24 lb 5

LNG

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.50 lb 1
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 5.22 lb 38
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 2.16 lb 12
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 2.76 lb 34
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 1.85 lb 8
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.81 lb 9
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 3.26 lb 18
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 2.9 — 1.82 lb 46
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 4.50 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.22 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 3.10 lb 6
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.40 lb 8
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 1.42 lb 2
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.91 lb 13
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.9 — 3.35 lb 32

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 7

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.53 lb 52
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.10 lb 5
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.90 lb 80
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 2.40 lb 11
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.47 lb 28
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.74 lb 24
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.01 lb 4
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.35 lb 62
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.75 lb 4
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.25 lb 15
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 2.72 lb 5
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.49 lb 33
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.23 lb 4
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.31 lb 63
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.00 lb 3

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.40 lb 66
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.62 lb 11
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.63 lb 112
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.00 lb 3
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.09 lb 34
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.11 lb 66
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.02 lb 5
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.43 lb 68
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.98 lb 27
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.7 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.40 lb 24
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.43 lb 2
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.33 lb 50
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.13 lb 7

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 2.73 lb 3
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.15 lb 3
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.20 lb 2
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.18 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.30 lb 7
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.85 lb 2
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.93 lb 5
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.11 lb 5
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.42 lb 10
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.50 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.01 lb 8
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.10 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 3.58 lb 6
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 4.51 lb 4
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1990-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.30 lb 7

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 1.60 lb 1
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.68 lb 24
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.30 lb 4
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.63 lb 5
2002-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.58 lb 9
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.52 lb 17
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.40 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.62 lb 3
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 1.38 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.41 lb 6
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.48 lb 5

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.50 lb 4
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.20 lb 1
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.12 lb 18
2002-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.14 lb 3
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.07 lb 7
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.98 lb 6
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.95 lb 1
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 3
1990-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.67 lb 6

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 1.9 — 13

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-09 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — 11
2018-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 7

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Ben's Bait Shop

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5596

★ 4.6

Carr's Lake Country Super Market

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-2550

★ 4.4

Dunham's Sports

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5708

★ 4.1

Elizabeth General Store

Elizabeth, MN

(218) 739-2132

★ 4.3

Flagman Products

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 671-2640

JK-Outdoors

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5299

★ 5

Lakeland General Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 863-5703

★ 4.8

Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-3626

★ 4

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 495-2811

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

(218) 457-2325

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

(218) 864-5969

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5567

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Stalker

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Stalker.

Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center
Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150
MN Tru North
Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253
Paul Lake Resort
Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001
Shoreside at Rush
Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Stalker. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassLongnose GarNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Stalker

Gene's Sport Shop
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-3355
Lock Jaw Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 640-0158
Minnesota Experience
Fishing Guide

(218) 770-8032
North Country Bowfishing
Fishing Guide
Pit Properties LLC
Fishing Guide

(218) 205-5358
RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES
Red Hooks Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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Other Lakes in Otter Tail County

Adley

240.56 acres

Alice

46.96 acres

Anderson

88.82 acres

Anna

598.19 acres

Annie Battle

354.4 acres

Bass

33.86 acres

Plan Your Trip to Stalker

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.