Otter Tail

Otter Tail

Size
339ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Otter Tail
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

Overview

Otter Tail Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
54°Feels like 54°
High Temperature63°
Low Temperature42°
Sunrise
7:37 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Wind Direction
4 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.7 inHg
Falling
Mostly Cloudy with Light Showers and Isolated Storms
MondayMo
63° / 42°
Mostly Cloudy
TuesdayTu
52° / 37°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
55° / 38°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
ThursdayTh
57° / 35°
Partly Cloudy with Light Wintry Mix
FridayFr
50° / --
Mostly Sunny
SaturdaySa
58° / 44°

Moon Phase

waxing crescent
October 12, 2026
4% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 10:05 AM
Moon Set 7:11 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 2:42 PM
Underfoot 2:18 AM
waxing crescent
MondayMo10/12
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu10/13
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe10/14
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh10/15
waxing crescent
FridayFr10/16
waxing crescent
SaturdaySa10/17
first quarter
SundaySu10/18
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Top Fish Species

Bluegill
Bluegill
3-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths