Torgerson

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56025100

15 Surveys

147.59

Acres

40 ft

Max Depth

0

11

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.06 lb	5

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard gill nets	5.5 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.49 lb	11
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	20.6 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.58 lb	103

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard gill nets	12.5 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.48 lb	25
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	2.0	—	1.80 lb	10

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.20 lb	5
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.46 lb	9

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	9.0	—	0.21 lb	45

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	65.4 (above normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.14 lb	327
1992-06-08	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.20 lb	1

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.30 lb	4

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.69 lb	7

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	6.8 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.28 lb	34

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.10 lb	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-06-08	Standard trap nets	6.0 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.43 lb	30

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

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★ 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 Torgerson

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Torgerson.

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 Torgerson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Brown Bullhead Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Torgerson

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 Torgerson

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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.