Unnamed

Otter Tail County

Near Fergus Falls

DOW: 56120300

Rock BassExcellent · 99Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 88BluegillExcellent · 83

A 43-acre lake near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (13)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	2.83	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	1.83	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 29.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	29.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 42

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.17	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.83	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.83	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.17	-	1.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.33	-	1.50 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.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.41 lbs

Catch rate: 6.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	6.17	-	0.41 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.57 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.67	-	0.57 lbs	Standard trap nets

Shorthead Redhorse

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.33	-	0.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.31 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	2.83	-	4.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	0.17	-	1.20 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

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 20, 1984Water levels within the reservoir are sometimes affected by a one to two foot daily fluctuation. The test net catch of bluegills was affected by a sto…

Water levels within the reservoir are sometimes affected by a one to two foot daily fluctuation. The test net catch of bluegills was affected by a stocking of 4,049 bluegills just prior to the survey. The levee area of central reservoir provides some fair crappie fishing during the spring. Fair numbers of nice sized crappies and largemouth bass were sampled by electrofishing in the river channel just above the reservoir.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Unnamed. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

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 rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.