Otter Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 4-6 PM. SEE MORE
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How big is Otter Lake?
How deep is Otter Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Otter Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Otter Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Otter Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Otter Lake is 97-acre mesotrophic lake located in northwest Otter Tail County. Otter Lake is located within the Otter Tail River Watershed. There are no inlets or outlets connected to the lake. The immediate watershed is composed primarily of hardwood forest. The maximum depth of Otter Lake is 64 feet; however, 51% of the lake is 15 feet or less in depth. The secchi disk reading during the 2007 lake survey was 14.5 feet, which indicates good water clarity.
The shoreline of Otter Lake is primarily undeveloped; only four houses are located along the shoreline of the lake. A private earthen access is located along the southeast shoreline of the lake. The shoal water substrates consist primarily of rubble and gravel. Emergent aquatic macrophytes such as hardstem bulrush or common cattail are rare.
Otter Lake is a private lake that does not receive much angling pressure. The bluegill population especially exhibits characteristics of an unexploited population. The test-net catch rate for bluegills indicates that they are very abundant. Age data indicate that bluegill reproduction is consistently good. Bluegill size structure is excellent with 62% of the sample measuring at least 7.0 inches in length. Growth is moderate; bluegills attain an average length of 7.3 inches at eight years of age.
Test-net catch rates indicate that black crappie are also abundant. Age data indicate that black crappie reproduction is sporadic. The 2003 and 2004 year classes composed the majority of the black crappie sample. Ten percent of the black crappie sample was at least 10.0 inches in length. Growth is moderate; black crappies attain an average length of 9.0 inches at four years of age.
Test-net catch data indicate that a low-density northern pike population exists. Age data indicate that reproduction levels are consistently low. Northern pike ranged in length from 17.3 to 35.4 inches with a mean length and weight of 23.0 inches and 3.1 pounds. Northern pike growth is fast with a mean length of 23.3 inches at four years of age.
What is the average air temp for Otter Lake?
Are there any state parks near Otter Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Otter Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.6 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.7 mi | 15 | |
| West Spirit Lake | 1.6 mi | 255 | |
| Dora Lake | 2.0 mi | 27 | |
| Crystal Lake | 2.3 mi | 1,412 | 55 ft |
| Crystal Lake | 2.3 mi | 1,413 | 55 ft |
| Crystal Lake | 2.3 mi | 1,413 | 55 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.6 mi | 27 | |
| East Spirit Lake | 2.6 mi | 561 | 38 ft |
| Kemp Lake | 3.0 mi | 49 |
