Sunfish

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56051200

8 Surveys

50.01

Acres

38 ft

Max Depth

0

4

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sunfish. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-06-08	Standard trap nets	11.8 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.4	0.17 lb	47
1989-06-08	Standard gill nets	8.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 6.2	0.19 lb	17

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-06-08	Standard trap nets	27.5 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.07 lb	110
1989-06-08	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.20 lb	1

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-06-08	Standard gill nets	26.0 (normal)	5.2 – 56.2	0.22 lb	52
1989-06-08	Standard trap nets	29.5 (above normal)	1.3 – 26.0	0.27 lb	118

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-06-08	Standard trap nets	68.5 (above normal)	6.5 – 59.6	0.23 lb	274
1989-06-08	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.40 lb	1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

Resorts & Lodges Near Sunfish

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Sunfish.

Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center

Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150

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 Sunfish. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Bluegill Brown Bullhead Pumpkinseed

Fishing Guides Near Sunfish

Gene's Sport Shop

(218) 346-3355

Lock Jaw Guide Service

(218) 640-0158

Minnesota Experience

(218) 770-8032

North Country Bowfishing

Pit Properties LLC

(218) 205-5358

RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES

Red Hooks Fishing Adventures

(218) 370-9006

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Other Lakes in Otter Tail County

Adley

Alice

Anderson

Anna

Annie Battle

Bass

Plan Your Trip to Sunfish

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GPS: 46.5747°N, 95.8475°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.