Today on Otter Lake (Brown)
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Otter Lake (Brown) on 2 sheets.
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
4 public- Access at 365th StDirections
- Access at West Side Of Lake End Of Road Off 170th AveDirections
- Access at Near 165th AveDirections
- Access at Near 170th AveDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 6,613 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2023 | 6,003 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2021 | 6,044 walleye large fingerling, 7.8" |
| 2019 | 6,009 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2017 | 6,015 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
The DNR has 21 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Otter Lake (Brown)
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Catches & reportsLakes near Otter Lake (Brown)
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike LakeChippewa | 6.7 | 192 | 37 ft |
| Cornell FlowageChippewa | 13.3 | 836 | 54 ft |
| Chequamegon Waters FlowageTaylor | 15.2 | 2,714 | 22 ft |
| Old Abe LakeChippewa | 15.2 | 1,072 | 36 ft |
| Firth LakeChippewa | 16 | 51 | 18 ft |
| Holcombe FlowageRusk | 16.1 | 3,890 | 61 ft |
| Monson FlowageTaylor | 16.3 | 60 | 8 ft |
| Finley LakeChippewa | 17.2 | 56 | 27 ft |
Otter Lake (Brown) questions
How deep is Otter Lake (Brown)?
Otter Lake (Brown) is 43 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 602 acres.
What fish are in Otter Lake (Brown)?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).
Where is the boat launch on Otter Lake (Brown)?
There are 4 public launches: Access at 365th St, Access at West Side Of Lake End Of Road Off 170th Ave, Access at Near 165th Ave and Access at Near 170th Ave.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Otter Lake (Brown)?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Otter Lake (Brown)?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Otter Lake (Brown) stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 6,613 walleye (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.