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Otter Lake

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Wisconsin, United States

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Bluegill

10 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

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Bluegill

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Yellow perch

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General info

Otter Lake is a lake located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch.

Location

45°26′27.4″N 89°32′41.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Otter Lake, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin 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.

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46.7 miles away

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FAQ about Otter Lake fishing

Otter Lake is a lake located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°26′27.4″N 89°32′41.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Otter Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Otter Lake are:
  • Bluegill - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Otter Lake fishing reports are:

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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