Otto Lake
About Otto Lake
Otto Lake is a 154-acre lake near Hornby in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1999.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Otto Lake
- 154 acres, up to 27 feet deep, near Hornby
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 154 acres
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 110 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1999
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otto Lake?
Otto Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Hornby. It covers 154 acres and reaches 27 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Otto Lake?
Otto Lake covers 154 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 27 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Otto Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Otto Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Otto Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Otto Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Otto Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Otto Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.