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Otter Lake

Michigan, United States

5.0Β·20 catches

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Otter Lake fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

15 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

23 in Β· 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

22 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Otter Lake is a lake located in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

44Β°44β€²24.9β€³N 86Β°03β€²38.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Otter Lake, MI

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Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 8, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Otter Lake fishing

Otter Lake is a lake located in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°44β€²24.9β€³N 86Β°03β€²38.2β€³W
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