Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Elbow Lake

Elbow Lake is a 96-acre lake in Otter Tail County, 85 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1991. Recorded species include northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
56051400
County
Otter Tail
Surface area
96 acres
Maximum depth
85 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
27 acres, 28% of the lake
Shoreline
2.6 miles
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1991, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1991 survey
bluegill 318, hybrid sunfish 107, pumpkinseed 44, black crappie 19, northern pike 15, yellow perch 8
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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