Otter Tail County Minnesota Lakes - Otter Tail Lake Fishing

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Bluegill, Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Part of the Otter Tail River chain of lakes. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 122 ft.

Pelican Lake

Pelican Lake Map

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 3,986 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 31, 1 on Southwest shore off Co. Rd. 9

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Muskie, Crappie, Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 7 miles north of Pelican Rapids. Connects to Little Pelican and Lizzie lakes via Pelican River. Maximum depth of 58 ft.

Big Pine Lake

Big Pine Lake Map

Closest Town: Perham

Lake Size: 4,730 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 8, 1 on North end off Co. Rd. 8, 1 on Southeast shore off Co. Rd. 53.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 3 miles east of Perham. Part of the Otter Tail River Chain of Lakes. Maximum depth of 78 ft.

Clitherall Lake

Closest Town: Clitherall

Lake Size: 2,493 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on South end of lake off 180^th street, 1 on Northeast shore off State Hwy 210

Lake Notes: Specializing in Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 1 mile south of Clitherall. Maximum depth of 73 ft.

Clitherall Lake Map

Dead Lake

Dead Lake Map

Closest Town: Dent

Lake Size: 7,901 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on North shore off Co. Hwy. 35, 1 on South shore off Co. Rd. 115, 1 on South shore off Co. Rd. 32

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 3 miles south of Dent. Connects to Otter Tail and Walker lakes via Dead River. Maximum depth of 68 ft.

Northern Lights Resort

Lake Lida

Lake Lida Map

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 5,564 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Hwy. 4

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles east of Pelican Rapids. Connects to South Lida lake via channel.

Rush Lake

Rush Lake Map

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 5,338 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Southwest shore of lake off State Hwy. 78, 1 on Northeast shore off Co. Rd. 14

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 2 miles north of Ottertail. Part of the Otter Tail River chain of lakes. Maximum depth of 69 ft.

Star Lake

Closest Town: Dent

Lake Size: 4,721 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on North end of lake off Co. Hwy. 108, 1 on East shore off Co. Rd. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Rock Bass, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 4 miles west of Dent. Maximum depth of 96 ft.

Star Lake Map

West Battle Lake

West Battle Lake Map

Closest Town: Battle Lake

Lake Size: 5,624 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on West shore of lake off Co. Rd. 16, 1 on East shore off Co. Rd. 5

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Muskie also caught. Over 14.2 miles of shoreline. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 112 ft.

Lake Adley

Closest Town: Parkers Prairie

Lake Size: 239 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off State Hwy. 29

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Lake Adley Map

Lake Anna

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 538 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Rd. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Lake Anna Map

Bass Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 292 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Bass Lake Map

Big McDonald Lake

Closest Town: Perham

Lake Size: 935 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Southeast side of lake off Co. Hwy. 108, 1 on Northwest corner of lake off Co. Rd. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 9 miles west of Perham. Maximum depth of 64 ft.

Big McDonald Lake Map

Blanche Lake

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 1,268 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast end of lake off State Hwy. 78

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 4 miles northeast of Battle Lake. Maximum depth of 66 ft.

Blanche Lake Map

Block Lake

Closest Town: Urbank

Lake Size: 263 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off Co. Rd. 6

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Crappie. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill also caught.

Block Lake Map

Buchanan Lake

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 929 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest side of lake off Co. Rd. 54

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Buchanan Lake Map

Clear Lake

Closest Town: Dalton

Lake Size: 352 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Interstate Hwy. 94

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Walleye and Bluegill. Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught.

Clear Lake Map

Crystal Lake

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 1,317 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West side of lake off Co. Rd. 31

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 6 miles northeast of Pelican Rapids. Connects to Lake Lizzie via channel.

Crystal Lake Map

Deer Lake

Closest Town: Battle Lake

Lake Size: 457 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off Co. Rd. 83

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Walleye, Crappie and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Connects to East Lost Lake via channel.

Deer Lake Map

Devils Lake

Closest Town: Perham

Lake Size: 314 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore off Hwy. 10

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Located about 4 miles northwest of Perham.

Devils Lake Map

Eagle Lake

Closest Town: Battle Lake

Lake Size: 845 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 78 and Eagle Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Northern Pike, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 8 miles south of Battle Lake.

Eagle Lake Map

East Battle Lake

Closest Town: Henning

Lake Size: 1,949 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake of Co. Rd. 16 and Liberty Dr.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 2 miles north of Vining. Connects to West Battle Lake via Battle Lake Creek. Maximum depth of 78 ft.

East Battle Lake Map

East Leaf Lake

Closest Town: Henning

Lake Size: 404 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 67

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles north of Henning.

East Leaf Lake Map

East Lost Lake

Closest Town: Battle Lake

Lake Size: 501 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Rd. 45

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Maximum depth of 38 ft.

East Lost Lake Map

East Silent Lake

Closest Town: Dent

Lake Size: 310 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off Co. Rd. 41

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 6 miles west of Dent. Maximum depth of 53 ft.

East Silent Lake Map

East Spirit Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 544 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off Co. Rd. 4

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 3 miles southwest of Vergas. Maximum depth of 43 ft.

East Spirit Lake Map

Fish Lake

Closest Town: Fergus Falls

Lake Size: 888 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 1

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles northeast of Fergus Falls.

Fish Lake Map

Lake Franklin

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 1,336 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on North shore off Franklin Lake Rd., 1 on Northeast shore off Co. Rd. 31 Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 10 miles northeast of Pelican Rapids.

Lake Franklin Map

Lake Jewett

Closest Town: Elizabeth

Lake Size: 737 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 22 and Jewett Dr.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Crappie and Sunfish also caught. Located about 8 miles north of Fergus Falls.

Lake Jewett Map

Leek Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 609 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Leek Lake Dr.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 3 miles northwest of Vergas.

Leek Lake Map

Little McDonald Lake

Closest Town: Perham

Lake Size: 1,174 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 34

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 6 miles west of Perham. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 112 ft.

Little McDonald Lake Map

Little Pelican Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 345 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located off Co. Hwy. 31

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish

also caught. Located about 10 miles northeast of Pelican Rapids. Connects to Big Pelican Lake.

Little Pelican Lake Map

Little Pine Lake

Closest Town: Perham

Lake Size: 1,969 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 8, 1 on Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 51

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Located about 2 miles north of Perham and part of the Otter Tail River chain of lakes.

Little Pine Lake Map

Lake Lizzie

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 4,035

Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off State Hwy. 59

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 6 miles northeast of Pelican Rapids. Connects to Pelican and Prairie Lakes via Pelican River.

Lake Lizzie Map

Long Lake

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 1,173 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 1

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.

Long Lake Map

Long Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 1,273 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off State Hwy. 228

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Rock Bass. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Maximum depth of 129 ft.

Long Lake Map

Long Lake

Closest Town: Fergus Falls

Lake Size: 756 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Rd. 27

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 10 miles north of Fergus Falls.

Long Lake Map

Loon Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 1,048 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off Co. Rd. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught. Over 15.4 miles of shoreline. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 106 ft.

Loon Lake Map

Lake Marion

Closest Town: Richville

Lake Size: 1,664 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off Co. Rd. 49

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 4 miles southwest of Perham. Maximum depth of 63 ft.

Lake Marion Map

Middle Leaf Lake

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 398 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on east shore of lake off Co. Rd. 67

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles north of Henning.

Middle Leaf Lake Map

Molly Stark Lake

Closest Town: Battle Lake

Lake Size: 153 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 16

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass. Walleye, Rock Bass and Crappie also caught. Located about 5 miles northeast of Battle Lake within Glendalough State Park.

Molly Stark Lake Map

North Ten Mile Lake

Closest Town: Fergus Falls

Lake Size: 745 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located off Co. Hwy. 37 and Bankers Dr.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie. Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass also caught. Connects to South Ten Mile lake.

North Ten Mile Lake Map

North Turtle Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 1,484 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.

North Turtle Lake Map

Norway Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 384 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 35 and Norway Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Norway Lake Map

Lake Paul

Closest Town: Perham

Lake Size: 319 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 34

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Located about 6 miles west of Perham.

Lake Paul Map

Pickerel Lake

Closest Town: Maine

Lake Size: 829 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Rd. 74

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught.

Pickerel Lake Map

Pleasant Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 370 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Hwy. 35 and Pleasant Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Pleasant Lake Map

Prairie Lake

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 1,016 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off State Hwy. 59

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Sunfish also caught.

Prairie Lake Map

Rose Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 1,190 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore of lake off Co. Rd. 4

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Over 9.1 miles of shoreline. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 139 ft.

Rose Lake Map

Round Lake

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 262 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East side of lake off State Hwy. 78

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth and

Rock Bass also caught. Located about 4 miles north of Ottertail.

Round Lake Map

Silver Lake

Closest Town: Battle Lake

Lake Size: 547 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off State Hwy. 78

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.

Silver Lake Map

South Lida Lake

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 856 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 3 in Maplewood State Park

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles east of Pelican Rapids. Connects to Lake Lida.

South Lida Lake Map

South Turtle Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 630 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Hwy. 122

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Located about 4 miles east of Underwood. Maximum depth of 38 ft.

South Turtle Lake Map

Stalker Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 1,280 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 47

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 7 miles southeast of Underwood. Maximum depth of 97 ft.

Stalker Lake Map

Stuart Lake

Closest Town: Clitherall

Lake Size: 699 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off State Hwy. 210

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Rock Bass, Crappie and Sunfish also caught. Located about 2 miles east of Clitherall.

Stuart Lake Map

Swan Lake

Closest Town: Fergus Falls

Lake Size: 689 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 29

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 3 miles southeast of Fergus Falls. Maximum depth of 46 ft.

Swan Lake Map

Sybil Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 706 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Hwy. 35 and Sybil Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Rock Bass, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 4 miles south of Vergas.

Sybil Lake Map

Tamarac Lake

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 392 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South shore of lake off State Hwy. 34

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Rock and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 10 miles north of Pelican Rapids.

Tamarac Lake Map

Ten Mile Lake

Closest Town: Dalton

Lake Size: 1,411 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 37 and Bankers Dr.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Rock Bass. Northern Pike, Crappie and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles southwest of Dalton. Maximum depth of 53 ft.

Ten Mile Lake Map

Twin Lake

Closest Town: Amor

Lake Size: 333 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off Co. Rd. 74

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Maximum depth of 53 ft.

Twin Lake Map

Wall Lake

Closest Town: Fergus Falls

Lake Size: 683 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off State Hwy. 210

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles east of Fergus Falls.

Wall Lake Map

West Leaf Lake

Closest Town: Ottertail

Lake Size: 684 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off State Hwy. 108

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 3 miles west of Ottertail.

West Leaf Lake Map

West Lost Lake

Closest Town: Underwood

Lake Size: 723 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught. Maximum depth of 26 ft.

West Lost Lake Map

West McDonald Lake

Closest Town: Vergas

Lake Size: 573 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 85

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Rock and Largemouth Bass. Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie also caught. Located about 4 miles south of Vergas. Connects to Brown and Hoffman Lakes.

West McDonald Lake Map

West Silent Lake

Closest Town: Pelican Rapids

Lake Size: 328 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 41

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Over 4.3 miles of shoreline.

West Silent Lake Map