Unnamed

Otter Tail County

Near Fergus Falls

DOW: 56082100

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 99BluegillGood · 73PumpkinseedAverage · 25

A 56-acre lake near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and catfish. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (13)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 3.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	3.60	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 73

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 21.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	21.80	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.60	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 24

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1984	0.40	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Channel Catfish

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 14

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	1.00	-	1.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.20	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Shorthead Redhorse

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.16 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	4.33	-	1.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1984	2.60	-	1.81 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 98

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	2.80	-	0.34 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1984	1.33	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 82

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.73 lbs

Catch rate: 2.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	2.60	-	0.73 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 41

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.67	-	1.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1984	0.40	-	1.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1984	0.60	-	5.17 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).

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

Channel Catfish

5, only 1 fish over 24"

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 19, 1984BLUEGILL WERE FAIRLY ABUNDANT AND HAD AN AVERAGE WEIGHT OF 0.24 POUNDS. MOST OTHER SPECIES WERE NOT VERY ABUNDANT EXCEPT REDHORSE (MOXOSTOMA) WHICH AR…

BLUEGILL WERE FAIRLY ABUNDANT AND HAD AN AVERAGE WEIGHT OF 0.24 POUNDS. MOST OTHER SPECIES WERE NOT VERY ABUNDANT EXCEPT REDHORSE (MOXOSTOMA) WHICH ARE PRIMARILY RIVERINE SPECIES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

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

How deep is Unnamed?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Unnamed have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Unnamed?

No — Unnamed 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.