Areas Open

North Tamarac, Wauboose and Two Island Lakes are open year-round under state and reservation regulations.

Blackbird and Lost Lakes are open only during the State Season- mid-May through Labor Day

Pine Lake is open to fishing from December 1 to March 31.

Bank fishing 50 yards either side of Otter Tail River bridges on County Roads 26 and 126 is permitted. No additional river areas are open to fishing.

A handicapped-accessible fishing pier is available at the Many Point Lake access.

Regulations

Regulations of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and, where applicable, the White Earth Reservation are in effect regarding licensing, creel limits, tackle restrictions and season.

Fish Species

Species found here include Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Black, Brown, and Yellow Bullhead and White Sucker.

Special Conditions

Fishing is restricted to those areas designated above.

Vehicles are permitted only on designated roads and trails where gates are open. Vehicles are not permitted on the ice.

Camping and overnight parking are not permitted on the refuge. All public use, including fishing, is limited to the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Fires are permitted only in the fireplace at the Chippewa Lakes picnic area.

Possession of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.