Wall Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Wall Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Wall Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

Wall Lake is a 683-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located in southwestern Otter Tail County approximately five miles east of Fergus Falls, MN. Wall Lake is part of the Otter Tail River Watershed. An unnavigable outlet is located along the west shoreline of the lake which is a tributary to the Otter Tail River. The immediate watershed is composed primarily of agricultural land interspersed with hardwood woodlots. The maximum depth of Wall Lake is 34 feet; however, 33% of the lake is less than 15 feet in depth. The secchi disk reading during the 2013 lake survey was 9.0 feet. Previous secchi disk readings have ranged from 5.0 to 9.0 feet. Wall Lake experiences periodic plankton/algae blooms during the summer months which can influence secchi disk readings.
A majority of the shoreline of Wall Lake has been developed. The development consists primarily of homes and cottages. A DNR owned public water access is located along the north shoreline. The shoal water substrates consist primarily of sand and gravel. Large stands of hardstem bulrush are prevalent throughout the lake. Emergent aquatic plants such as hardstem bulrush 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 fish such as Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and panfish. They also serve as an important nursery area for all species of fish. Because of their ecological value, emergent plants may not be removed without a DNR permit.
Because of the close proximity to Fergus Falls, Wall Lake is a popular angling lake. Wall Lake can be ecologically classified as a bass-panfish type of lake and this is reflected in the assemblage of the fish community. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill are the dominant gamefish species in Wall Lake. The prolificacy of these species can be attributed to the abundance of suitable spawning habitat that is available.
A moderate density Northern Pike population exists. Age data indicate that Northern Pike reproduction is consistently good. Northern Pike ranged in length from 16.7 to 33.0 inches with an average length and weight of 22.2 inches and 2.5 pounds. Pike attain an average length of 23.2 inches at five years of age.
Data collected from a spring electrofishing assessment indicate that a balanced Largemouth Bass population exists. Age data indicate that Largemouth Bass reproduction is consistently good. Bass ranged in length from 6.8 to 17.5 inches with an average length and weight of 13.7 inches and 1.5 pounds. Bass attain an average length of 12.4 inches at four years of age.
Bluegills are extremely abundant. The 2008 year class is very strong and should provide good Bluegill angling for several years. Fourteen percent of the Bluegill sample was 7.0 inches or greater in length. Bluegills attain an average length of 6.9 inches at six years of age.
The 2011 year class of Walleyes is strong and should provide consistently good angling for several years. Walleyes ranged in length from 9.3 to 24.1 inches with an average length and weight of 14.0 inches and 1.1 pounds. Walleye attain an average length of 16.5 inches at four years of age.
Anglers can maintain the quality of fishing by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large-size fish while allowing the harvest of more abundant smaller fish for table fare. Releasing the medium to large fish will ensure that lake will have enough spawning age fish on an annual basis and will provide anglers with more opportunities to catch large fish in the future.

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