Davies Lake Fishing Guide, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Davies Lake is an Otter Tail County water, Minnesota side. Elevation runs to 1,306 feet. At about 69 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. With about 1.4 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Some 12 miles away sits Perham, the nearest settlement. For a city, Fargo is 59 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Davies Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Otter Tail County list largemouth bass, black crappie and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Davies Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 6°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That is the shape of the year on Davies Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Indian Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Davies Lake locally before you travel.