What Fish Are in Spitzer Lake?
Spitzer Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Spitzer Lake
Spitzer Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 33 feet across 731 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 33 ft |
| Surface Area | 731 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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