Tonseth
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56069000
23 Surveys
148.98
Acres
27 ft
Max Depth
15 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Tonseth. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 1.20 lb | 9 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.89 lb | 68 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.07 lb | 6 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.07 lb | 42 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.33 lb | 21 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 21.1 (above normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.46 lb | 169 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 2.90 lb | 44 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 6.61 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard electrofishing | 110.3 | — | 1.01 lb | 75 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.12 lb | 7 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.17 lb | 30 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 20.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 160 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 3.46 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 120 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 91.4 (above normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.05 lb | 731 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 10 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 13.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.15 lb | 108 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.37 lb | 6 |
| 1999-06-14 | Special trap nets | 20.6 | — | 0.41 lb | 144 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.24 lb | 15 |
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
Species known to inhabit Tonseth. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Tonseth
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Plan Your Trip to Tonseth
- Weather forecast for Tonseth — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4471°N, 95.9724°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.