Minnesota · DNR survey data
Tamarac Lake
Tamarac Lake covers 445 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 11 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2017. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeOne of the best around17.3per gill net19"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 72 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 72 fish
2017Lengths measured · 187 fish
2010Lengths measured · 169 fish
2005Lengths measured · 114 fish
2001BluegillStocked · 2025Just a few19.9per trap net5"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 226 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 226 fish
2017Lengths measured · 67 fish
2010Lengths measured · 5 fish
2005Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 7 fish
2001Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchStocked · 2025Good numbers5.3per gill net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 24 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 24 fish
2017Lengths measured · 16 fish
2010Lengths measured · 179 fish
2005Lengths measured · 137 fish
2001No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Black Crappie | 200 adults |
| 2025 | Bluegill Sunfish | 315 adults |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 37 adults |
| 2025 | Yellow Perch | 490 adults |
| 2024 | Black Crappie | 150 adults |
| 2024 | Bluegill Sunfish | 300 adults |
| 2023 | Black Crappie | 20 adults |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 252 adults |
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 3 adults |
| 2017 | Walleye | 392,000 fry |
Recent reports
Tamarac Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Tamarac Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Tamarac Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Fish Lake · 293 ac · 3.7 mi
- Lizzie (north portion) Lake · 1,913 ac · 3.7 mi
- Ida Lake · 632 ac · 4.2 mi
- Pelican Lake · 3,962 ac · 4.3 mi
- Prairie Lake · 1,004 ac · 4.5 mi
- Franklin Lake · 1,088 ac · 5.3 mi
- Middle Cormorant Lake · 373 ac · 6.4 mi
- West Olaf Lake · 209 ac · 6.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Tamarac Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Tamarac Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Tamarac Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2017) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Tamarac Lake have a public access?
Yes. Tamarac Lake has one public access site: Tamarac Lake (trailer launch).
Is Tamarac Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked black crappie, bluegill sunfish, largemouth bass and yellow perch in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Tamarac Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Tamarac Lake in 2017, the most recent of 6 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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