Located in the heart of Otter Tail County is Otter Tail Lake, the largest lake in the county at 13,728 surface acres. Otter Tail Lake is part of the Otter Tail River chain of lakes. Rush Lake, Big Pine Lake and Little Pine Lake are located upstream and Deer Lake, East Lost Lake and West Lost lake are located downstream. Otter Tail Lake has a maximum depth of 120 feet and 57% of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. It is a very popular lake and it is known for its good walleye and perch fishery. Northern pike are also available and small numbers of smallmouth bass are in the lake. Other panfish include bluegill and rock bass.
MN DNR Lake Information Report
