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Minnesota fishing maps / Otter Tail County

Fishing in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

156 lakes and rivers in Otter Tail County have free interactive depth charts here, 83 of them built on real survey bathymetry. The deepest is Rose at 130 ft. Open any water for species-rated spots, seasonal bite windows and bait picks.

What this local map set contains

The Otter Tail County directory currently covers 156 lakes or reservoirs. 83 charts use measured bathymetry from a published source; 73 charts are clearly labeled as modeled. Recorded maximum depths range from 5 to 130 ft, with a median of 40 ft. Those figures describe each chart's deepest recorded or modeled point, not a safe navigation depth.

Species records are attached to 156 of 156 waters. The most frequently cataloged targets are Bluegill (154), Northern Pike (153), Pumpkinseed (151), Yellow Perch (151) and Crappie (147). These are coverage counts, not abundance estimates or catch forecasts; open the individual map to see the evidence and seasonal context attached to that water.

Three useful maps to compare first

  1. East Battle: 80 ft maximum; survey-backed contours; 19 cataloged target species.
  2. Little Pine: 70 ft maximum; survey-backed contours; 19 cataloged target species.
  3. Big Pine: 70 ft maximum; survey-backed contours; 18 cataloged target species.

Start with a survey-backed chart when exact contour shape matters most. Use a modeled chart as broad planning context, then verify depths on the water. Comparing the three examples above also shows whether this area offers one dominant basin type or genuinely different shallow, deep, lake and river options. Access is separate from map coverage: confirm launches, shore rights, closures and posted rules before making the trip.

Showing 105 of 156 waters. Use the interactive water search to find another local map.

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