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Otter Lake (Houghton County)

Houghton County, Michigan

Otter Lake is near Chassell in Houghton County in the Upper Peninsula. It is fed by the Otter River and drains to the Sturgeon River.

N1 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area892 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Otter Lake accessRamp
    Public boat ramp at 19360 Manninen Rd, Chassell. Amenities not confirmed.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Otter Lake (Houghton County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Species and depth were not confirmed, so check with the DNR or a local shop.
  • The lake is part of the Keweenaw Waterway area.
  • Weather can change fast in the Upper Peninsula, so watch the forecast.

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