Dayton Hollow Reservoir

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Dayton Hollow Reservoir is a 209-acre impoundment located approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Dayton Hollow Reservoir is part of the Otter Tail River system. The dam creating the reservoir is part of a small hydropower facility owned by Otter Tail Power Company. The maximum depth is 32 feet and 66% of the reservoir is 15 feet or less in depth. The secchi disk reading was 5.9 feet. Previous secchi disk readings have ranged from 3.0 to 5.0 feet.
Development around Dayton Hollow Reservoir is very limited. There is a DNR owned public access located on the east shoreline. The habitat in the reservoir is riverine in nature, and the fish population reflects that. Some of the most abundant species are those associated with rivers: various redhorse species, Common Carp, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Bigmouth Buffalo, and Smallmouth Bass. Emergent vegetation (hardstem bulrush, common cattail, and wild rice) is located in various areas throughout the reservoir. Emergent aquatic plants such as bulrush and cattail provide valuable fish and wildlife habitat, and are critical for maintaining good water quality. They protect shorelines and lake bottoms, and can actually absorb and break down polluting chemicals. Emergent plants provide spawning areas for many fish species. They also serve as important nursery areas for all species of fish. Because of their ecological value, emergent plants may not be removed without a DNR permit. Zebra Mussels have been documented in Dayton Hollow Reservoir and it is designated as an infested body of water.
Walleye abundance is moderate. Walleyes ranged in length from 9.8 to 18.5 inches with an average length of 13.5 inches. Walleyes attain an average length of 15.3 inches at four years of age.
The Channel Catfish population is also moderately abundant. Channel Catfish ranged in length from 12.2 to 32.3 inches with an average length of 27.9 inches.
Smallmouth Bass were introduced into the Otter Tail River in 1992 and were sampled for the first time during the 1998 survey. Data from the most recent survey indicates that a self-sustaining Smallmouth Bass population has developed. Smallmouth Bass ranged in length from 7.3 to 16.7 inches with an average length of 13.5 inches. Smallmouth Bass attain an average length of 12.9 inches at four years of age. There is a mandatory catch and release regulation for Smallmouth Bass on the Otter Tail River and its impoundments which includes Dayton Hollow Reservoir.
The Black Crappie population is abundant. Crappies ranged in length from 4.3 to 14.7 inches with an average length of 9.7 inches. Sixty-eight percent of the Black Crappies were 10.0 inches or greater in length. Black Crappies attain an average length of 10.5 inches at five years of age.
The Bluegill population appears to be increasing in abundance. Bluegills ranged in length from 3.2 to 8.4 inches with an average length of 4.8 inches. Thirteen percent of the Bluegills were 7.0 inches or greater in length. Bluegills attain an average length of 7.0 inches at three years of age.
Anglers can maintain or improve the quality of fishing for all species of fish in Dayton Hollow Reservoir by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large-size fish while allowing the harvest of the more abundant smaller fish for table fare. Releasing the medium to large fish will ensure that the lake will have enough spawning age fish on an annual basis and will provide anglers with opportunities to catch more large fish in the future.

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