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

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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).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

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").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

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.

Does Eddy have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Eddy?

No — Eddy has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.