Eddy

Otter Tail County

Near Edwards

DOW: 56073700

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100PumpkinseedGood · 74Northern PikeGood · 72

A 141-acre lake near Edwards in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (12)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 26.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	1.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	26.83	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 25.8 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	7.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	25.83	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.62 lbs

Catch rate: 12.7 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	12.67	-	2.62 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	0.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 71

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 14.2 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	8.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	14.17	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 72.3 per trap net · typical 6.1–46.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	17.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	72.33	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 3.4–43.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	4.17	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 27, 1977	13.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	0.33	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	0.17	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 22.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	22.83	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 27, 1977	2.33	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.98 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	3.67	-	1.98 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 27, 1977	4.00	-	2.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.2–1.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	0.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.69 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 27, 1977	0.67	-	0.69 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 27, 1977	1.33	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 27, 1977Test-netting data indicated above average populations of northern pike, white suckers, yellow perch, brown bullheads, sunfish, and black crappies. The…

Test-netting data indicated above average populations of northern pike, white suckers, yellow perch, brown bullheads, sunfish, and black crappies. The sunfish average size is quite small, while the crappie sizes were about average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Eddy?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in Eddy. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Eddy?

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

How deep is Eddy?

Eddy has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Eddy last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Eddy is from 1977. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.