Recently came across an article where Otter Tail Lake is in the top 10 fishing lakes.  While this is not a surprise to those of us in the fishing business, it's something to be proud of when you consider the numbers.  Below I'll share the article, but first let's tell you what is working in our neck of the woods.
 
Walleyes are being caught in 15 to 30 feet of water using crawlers and redtail chubs.  At night or cloudy conditions crank baits are working well in 8 to 10 feet of water.
 
Musky bite on West Battle Lake has been working along the weed lines using bucktails and bulldawgs.
 
Sunfish bit has been pretty consistent as well in 10 to 14 feet of water.
 
Happy fishing,  Give Ken's Tackle a call at 218-495-2895 for the latest. We are here to make your fishing experience unforgettable!
 
Now - here's the article on Otter Tail Lake:
 

The day catch as slowed some.  Fishing is good in the morning and evening hours these days - the weather has made a difference.  
 
Use crawlers, spinners and bottom bouncers as your presentation.  Depths have been ranging in the 25 to 30 foot range as we are finding water in the 20 foot and above around 73 degrees.
 
Crank bait bit has been pretty good from sunset to early morning in the 8 to 10 range.  Trolling speed is around 2 miles per hour.
 
Panfish bite has been good in the 8 to 14 foot of water on East and West Lost, Elbow Lake, South Turtle and Dead Lakes.  Great fishing for the kids!
 
Weather has been a big factor here, but we expect an improvement by the weekend. 

Walleyes continue to bite in the Otter Tail Lake area.  Depths range between 20 and 30 feet on sunken islands and shoreline breaks.
 
Crawlers and leeches are best.  Now that leeches are harder to find, a great alternative is called "Slimers".  One of the most realistic artificial baits around.  They  come in different colors and are wet in organic flesh baits.  We have some on display at Ken's Tackle, so stop in to check them out. The look real and we have great reports on them.
 
As far as fishing, there is a shallow bite after dark pulling plugs in 5 to 10 feet of water.  Panfish bite is good on all lakes in 10 to 12 feet of water.  Northerns are in thick cabbage and are producing with buzz baits.
 
Give Gary a call at Ken's Tackle - 218-495-2895 for the latest.  Be safe when fishing!

The Walleye bite has picked up again on Otter Tail Lake.  Fish are in 15 to 30 feet of water on midlake humps and islands.  Crawlers and leeches are working the best.
 
Crappies and sunfish continue to bite on Dead, East Lost, Deer, Marion and other smaller lakes.  Crappie minnows, wax worms and small crawlers are working well.  
 
Bass are good on most lakes using leeches and artificial.  A new artificial leech is on the market.  It's called the Slimer, it has the most natural action and texture that I've seen.  Stop in and take a look, I have them on display in water.  Leeches are getting harder to find this time of the year - so this will get you some fish regardless.
 
If you like catching Northerns, come on over to South Turtle in the cabbage weeds using buzz baits.
 
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Fishing in the Otter Tail area is picking back up!
 
Panfish on the smaller lakes have been very active in the 8 to 15 foot of water.  But crappies have been a little slower for some reason.
 
Walleyes are being found in 20 to 30 feet of water during the daytime hours.  Crawlers and leeches are still working the best - not a new story for this time of year.
 
Bass has been active with Scum Frogs as the bait of choice.  A few Muskies have been caught on West Battle in deeper water by trolling.
 
So come on up to the Battle Lake area and you can catch any type of fish!  Give Gary a call at Ken's Tackle, 218-495-2895 for a head up or visit www.kenstackle.com for the latest.  We also post pictures (Proof tab) of some great strings!

Fishing in the Otter Tail Lake area is beginning to pick up again!  On the big lake, crawlers and spinners are doing the trick.  Fish in 20 to 30 feet of water in the mid-lake humps.  Here you'll catch ice 14 to 16" walleyes.  Great size for dinner.
 
Pulling Rapalas after 8:00 p.m. in 8 to 10 feet of water is working well for the night bite.
 
Sunfish are doing well in 12 to 14 feet of water on Dead Lake.  Crappies have been slower, but when caught it's in 18 feet of water.
 
Bass action has been good on most lakes.  Here use BuzzBaits - they are working best!
 
Happy fishing!  Give us a call at Ken's Tackle 218-495-2895 for the latest or check out www.KensTackle.com for fishing reports and shots of happy fishermen/women!