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Otter Tail River

Minnesota, United States

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Northern pike

24 in Β· 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Black crappie

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Smallmouth bass

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Black bullhead

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General info

Otter Tail River is a lake located in Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, and Black bullhead.

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Location

46Β°17β€²2.7β€³N 96Β°03β€²50.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Otter Tail River, MN

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Fishing regulations in Minnesota 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 April 28, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Otter Tail River is a lake located in Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46Β°17β€²2.7β€³N 96Β°03β€²50.9β€³W
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