Tamarac
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56093100
Invasive Species Alert
Tamarac has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Tamarac. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 265.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.01 lb | 2122 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 37.9 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.04 lb | 341 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 90.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.02 lb | 810 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 116.0 (above normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.04 lb | 928 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 154.4 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.01 lb | 1390 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.25 lb | 19 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 362.5 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.09 lb | 2175 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 72.5 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.09 lb | 145 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.15 lb | 93 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 38.3 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.10 lb | 345 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.71 lb | 14 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 25.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.12 lb | 125 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.09 lb | 90 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.36 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 27.8 (above normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.17 lb | 167 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.17 lb | 20 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.17 lb | 19 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 79.6 (above normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.15 lb | 398 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.09 lb | 28 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 12.1 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.08 lb | 109 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.07 lb | 74 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 13.1 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.10 lb | 105 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.08 lb | 21 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.06 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.08 lb | 12 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.09 lb | 12 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.05 lb | 8 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.18 lb | 11 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.19 lb | 96 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 15.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.31 lb | 125 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.13 lb | 75 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.13 lb | 16 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.16 lb | 142 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.24 lb | 156 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.20 lb | 85 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.71 lb | 79 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 | — | 1.24 lb | 35 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 16.1 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.74 lb | 129 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 | — | 2.82 lb | 41 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.60 lb | 69 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.69 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.17 lb | 13 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 | — | 0.57 lb | 69 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.63 lb | 169 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 1.31 lb | 19 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 3.80 lb | 1 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.04 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 | — | 0.14 lb | 38 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.22 lb | 14 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.40 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 9 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 159.6 | — | 0.10 lb | 798 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 34.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 274 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 45.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.05 lb | 412 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 27 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 17.1 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.10 lb | 154 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.18 lb | 25 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 | — | 0.15 lb | 49 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.08 lb | 17 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 2.11 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 2.41 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.23 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 2.70 lb | 1 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 2.04 lb | 20 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.15 lb | 8 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 3.42 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 3.89 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.54 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.20 lb | 41 |
| 1967-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 108.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 0.22 lb | 540 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.26 lb | 7 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.43 lb | 5 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 47 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 19.9 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.20 lb | 179 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 20 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 18.8 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.15 lb | 113 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 | — | 0.47 lb | 23 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.36 lb | 44 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.30 lb | 6 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.12 lb | 7 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.32 lb | 9 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.26 lb | 24 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Standard electrofishing | 28.1 | — | 1.22 lb | 18 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 0.99 lb | 1 |
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 0.85 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 1.85 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.73 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
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
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Fish Species
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.