Otter Tail County · lake · 57 acres
Gaards Lake
Gaards Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
85°
69°
13 mph
67%
Fri
Overcast
84°
69°
12 mph
26%
Sat
Clear
89°
61°
10 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Becks Lake0.7 mi
- Kopperud Lake1.0 mi
- Lake Alfred1.0 mi
- Lake Jacobs2.2 mi
- Colness Lake2.5 mi
- Lake Olaf2.1 mi
- Maple Lake2.9 mi
- Whisky Lake3.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Gaards Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gaards Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Gaards Lake?+
Gaards Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.