Hoot Owl
A 84-acre lake near Elbow Lake Village in Clearwater County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (12)
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 10.7 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 10.67 | - | 0.17 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 13.50 | - | 0.24 lbs |
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 180.7 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 180.67 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 7.50 | - | 0.05 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 309.00 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 3.67 | - | 0.36 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 8.00 | - | 0.38 lbs |
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 6.00 | - | 0.05 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 8.33 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 8.50 | - | 0.16 lbs |
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 16.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.33 | - | 0.69 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 16.50 | - | 1.29 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 1.50 | - | 0.47 lbs |
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.33 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 8.50 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 34.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.33 | - | 0.38 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 2.50 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 2.00 | - | 0.71 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 1.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 3.00 | - | 0.30 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 0.50 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 2.00 | - | 0.54 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 2.50 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–11 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1983 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 2.00 lbs |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 0.50 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 17, 1987FISH POPULATION APPEARS DOMIANTED BY SMALL NORTH- ERN PIKE AND SMALL BLUEGILL. MOST PIKE CAUGHT IN GILLNETS WERE 20 INCHES. GILLNET INDEX FOR YELLOW P…
FISH POPULATION APPEARS DOMIANTED BY SMALL NORTH- ERN PIKE AND SMALL BLUEGILL. MOST PIKE CAUGHT IN GILLNETS WERE 20 INCHES. GILLNET INDEX FOR YELLOW PERCH WAS 1/3 THE LOCAL MEAN. GILLNET INDEX FOR WALLEYE WAS CONSIDERABLY LOWER THAN STATE OR LOCAL MEDIAN AND INDEX IN 1983. YOY NORTHERN PIKE, BLUEGILL, AND LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE OBSERVED IN LOW NUMBERS IN 1987 SEINING.
June 20, 1983EXCEPT FOR SIZE RANGE OF WALLEYE, THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE FISHERY COMPARED TO 1971. PERCH, WALLEYE, NORTHERN PIKE, AND CRAPPIE…
EXCEPT FOR SIZE RANGE OF WALLEYE, THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE FISHERY COMPARED TO 1971. PERCH, WALLEYE, NORTHERN PIKE, AND CRAPPIE ARE NEAR THE LOCAL CATCH FREQUENCY IN NUM- BERS. WALLEYE SHOW A DECLINE IN AVERAGE SIZE. BLUEGILLS CONTINUE TO BE VERY NUMBEROUS AND SMALL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Hoot Owl?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Northern Pike in Hoot Owl. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Hoot Owl?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Hoot Owl. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Hoot Owl?
Hoot Owl has a maximum depth of 78 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Hoot Owl last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hoot Owl is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Hoot Owl have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Hoot Owl in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 83.58 acres
- Max Depth
- 78 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.19 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed