Wilkin County · stream · order 5 river · ~217 cfs typical
Otter Tail River
Otter Tail River is a stream in Wilkin 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
Storms
87°
70°
18 mph
73%
Fri
Rain
82°
69°
12 mph
41%
Sat
Clear
89°
62°
8 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
- Bois de Sioux River0.0 mi
- Breckenridge Lake3.0 mi
- Breckenridge Lake3.3 mi
- Rabbit River10.7 mi
- South Branch Antelope Creek8.2 mi
- Antelope Creek11.7 mi
- Whisky Creek14.3 mi
- Mooreton Pond11.5 mistocked May 12, 2026
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.
Otter Tail River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Otter Tail River?+
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 Otter Tail River?+
Otter Tail River is a stream in Wilkin County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.