Fishing Otter Lake

Houghton County, Michigan

Fish Species

Walleye

DNR Fish Stocking

Walleye: 29,996 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
6/27/2025 Walleye Bay De Noc 9,900 1.66"
6/27/2023 Walleye Bay De Noc 10,246 1.57"
6/18/2021 Walleye Bay De Noc 9,850 1.72"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Ice Fishing

Located in Houghton County in the Upper Peninsula, Otter Lake gets long, cold winters and likely freezes reliably. Ice fishing is possible, though specific ice fishing activity data wasn't available. Always check ice thickness locally before heading out — UP conditions can vary with snow insulation.

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Otter Lake.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Otter Lake

Michigan Fishing Resources

🐟 Master Angler ProgramTrophy catch records & map — apply for your patch 📋 Michigan Fishing Regulations2025–2026 season dates, size & possession limits 📍 DNR Where to FishSpecies-specific locations & family fishing waters ⚠️ Eat Safe Fish GuidePFAS & contaminant advisories for Michigan waters

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish are in Otter Lake in Houghton County?

Northern pike are confirmed — at least one angler has caught pike right off a dock. Given the UP location and lake characteristics, panfish are also likely present, but specific stocking or survey data wasn't available.

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Otter Lake Guide

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