Deer Lake (Otter Tail County, MN)

Deer Lake is a 457 acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located in central Otter Tail County approximately 5 miles north of Battle Lake, MN.  Deer Lake is connected to Otter Tail Lake via the Otter Tail River.  The maximum depth is 26 feet and 67% of the lake is 15 feet deep or less.  The primary game fish in the lake are northern pike, largemouth bass and walleye.  Panfish include bluegill, crappie, rock bass and perch.

MN DNR Lake Information Report