Fishing At Otter Tail Lake

AKA: Ottertail Lake, Otter Tail County Lake

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Otter Tail Lake in Minnesota.

Sometimes an ice-fishing mecca, other times a great vacation lake in summer, and always a great fishing destination, Otter Tail Lake is a 13,700-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Otter Tail. Boating, water skiing, boat parties and fishing draw visitors to this scenic getaway with over 20 miles of shoreline. Bass, walleye, crappie, perch and pike populate the lake, and all are caught with regularity in season, or through the ice in winter. Three boating access areas are located around the lake. On the north shore is the Riviera North Public Water Access off Pub Access Road. On the southeast corner of the lake is the Public Boat Landing Ottertail, off Bay View Road. Riverside West Public Water Access is located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Ottertail Road.

Primary fish species residing in Otter Tail Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Otter Tail Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES