Fischer

Otter Tail County

Near Frazee

DOW: 56024700

Northern PikeAverage · 49Yellow PerchAverage · 48Black CrappiePoor · 23

A 66-acre lake near Frazee in Otter Tail County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1976.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	5.00	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 48

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	0.25	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1976	3.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	0.50	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	4.00	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	38.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1976	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	1.50	-	0.53 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1976	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1976	3.00	-	0.53 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1976	0.25	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 25, 1976Test-netting indicates that the fish community consists primarily of northern pike, bullheads, and panfish.

Test-netting indicates that the fish community consists primarily of northern pike, bullheads, and panfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fischer?

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

Is there public access at Fischer?

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

How deep is Fischer?

Fischer has a maximum depth of 33 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fischer last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fischer is from 1976. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Fischer have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Fischer in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Fischer?

No — Fischer has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.