Little Otter

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31047100

BluegillExcellent · 81Yellow PerchGood · 64WalleyeGood · 50

A 60-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (5)

Bluegill

Excellent · 81

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 36.3 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1982	36.25	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1982	4.33	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1982	2.67	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1982	0.67	-	2.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1982	7.00	-	0.90 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1982	0.67	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1982Bluegill and largemouth bass populations are at quite high levels. Perch abundance is fairly low.

Bluegill and largemouth bass populations are at quite high levels. Perch abundance is fairly low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Otter?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass in Little Otter. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Otter?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Otter. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Little Otter?

Little Otter has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Otter last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Otter is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.