Orwell Dam Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Orwell Dam (MN) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Fergus Falls. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Orwell Dam snapshot
USACE Owned and Maintained (USGS maintains tailwater) Orwell Dam sits near Fergus Falls, MN and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVP district. Coordinates: 46.2167°, -96.1778°. Also known as Orwell Dam at Otter Tail River Flood Control Project.
- Latest release
- 349 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 1063.93 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Orwell Dam water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.