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Otter Tail River Reservoir

Otter Tail River Reservoir is a reservoir in Minnesota, near Otter Tail County.

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Otter Tail River Reservoir near 46.3800, -95.8220 is a reservoir in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Otter Tail River Reservoir holds about 960 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Otter Tail River Reservoir

Otter Tail River Reservoir was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Otter Tail River Reservoir

A reliable current fish list was not found for Otter Tail River Reservoir, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Otter Tail River Reservoir

On a first trip to Otter Tail River Reservoir, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Otter Tail River Reservoir

Spring around Otter Tail River Reservoir is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Otter Tail River Reservoir can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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