West Olaf
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56095001
60 Surveys
209.38
Acres
61 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on West Olaf. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.11 lb | 6 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 6.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.16 lb | 43 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.13 lb | 46 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 19.3 (above normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.62 lb | 116 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 10.9 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.67 lb | 87 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 37.5 (above normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.67 lb | 75 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 27.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.68 lb | 139 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 75.5 (above normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.57 lb | 151 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.10 lb | 84 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.57 lb | 13 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.37 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.45 lb | 6 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.23 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.79 lb | 14 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.00 lb | 6 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard electrofishing | 42.3 | — | 1.42 lb | 23 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.05 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.79 lb | 9 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.34 lb | 21 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.65 lb | 5 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 | — | 0.17 lb | 21 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 13.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 69 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.30 lb | 11 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard electrofishing | 20.2 | — | 0.24 lb | 11 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.14 lb | 17 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.25 lb | 7 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.37 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 5.47 lb | 3 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.70 lb | 3 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 4.30 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.25 lb | 7 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.92 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 34.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 209 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 32.3 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.10 lb | 258 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 24 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 35.6 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.11 lb | 178 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 25.5 | — | 0.26 lb | 51 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 56.1 (above normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.13 lb | 393 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.91 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 17 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 6 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 10.6 (above normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.20 lb | 53 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.31 lb | 16 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.19 lb | 156 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.95 lb | 11 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.35 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Ben's Bait Shop
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★ 4.6Carr's Lake Country Super Market
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★ 4.4Dunham's Sports
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★ 4.1Elizabeth General Store
Elizabeth, MN
★ 4.3Flagman Products
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JK-Outdoors
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 5Lakeland General Store
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★ 4.8Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit West Olaf. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to West Olaf
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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.