Today on Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Black Otter Lake (Hortonville) is best for
DNR data
PerchPanfish, present · stocked4.8
LargemouthPresent · stocked4.8
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Black Otter Lake (Hortonville).
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| 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
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 3,900 yellow perch yearling, 4" 750 largemouth bass yearling, 3" |
| 2018 | 1,954 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.2" |
| 2017 | 1,939 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.1" |
| 2016 | 2,000 yellow perch small fingerling, 4" 4,278 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.2" 6,799 black crappie large fingerling, 2" |
| 2015 | 1,500 yellow perch yearling, 5" 3,597 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.9" 1,500 black crappie yearling, 4" |
The DNR has 15 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Faucet Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)
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Catches & reportsLakes near Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincoe LakeWaupaca | 8.8 | 169 | 4 ft |
| Colic BayouWaupaca | 11 | 51 | 24 ft |
| Partridge Crop LakeWaupaca | 11.4 | 243 | 8 ft |
| Little Lake Butte Des MortsWinnebago | 11.7 | 1,306 | 18 ft |
| Partridge LakeWaupaca | 13.3 | 1,124 | 6 ft |
| Lake WinneconneWinnebago | 14 | 4,507 | 9 ft |
| White LakeWaupaca | 15 | 1,026 | 11 ft |
| Weyauwega LakeWaupaca | 15.6 | 251 | 10 ft |
Black Otter Lake (Hortonville) questions
How deep is Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)?
Black Otter Lake (Hortonville) is 9 feet at its deepest. It covers 78 acres.
What fish are in Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Black Otter Lake (Hortonville) stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 3,900 yellow perch (yearling) and 750 largemouth bass (yearling).
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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.