Otter Tail County · 2,540 acres
Clitherall Lake homes for sale
At roughly 2,540 acres and 69 feet at its deepest, Clitherall Lake is a Otter Tail County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and Battle Lake is the nearest town for supplies.
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The lake
About Clitherall Lake
Clitherall Lake sits between the cities of Clitherall and Battle Lake. It is 2,540 acres and 69 feet deep with a DNR ramp and a township access.
Clitherall Lake is the seventh-largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site, and Otter Tail Lake is the largest. Only about 32% of it is under 15 feet deep (the DNR's littoral zone, where most aquatic plants grow), so most of the lake is deeper open water.
From the middle of Clitherall Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Battle Lake. Janet's office in Alexandria is 29 miles to the southeast.
Clitherall Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 2,540 acres |
| Maximum depth | 69 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 32% |
| Shoreline | 14.8 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Nearest town | Battle Lake |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 40 mi to Battle Lake, 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 56-0238-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Clitherall Lake that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Clitherall Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Clitherall Lake is in Henning, about 12 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Fergus Falls (18 miles) and Alexandria (20 miles).
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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What would make Clitherall Lake right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Clitherall Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Clitherall Lake
Is there public access on Clitherall Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Clitherall Lake.
What fish are in Clitherall Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Clitherall Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 56-0238-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Clitherall Lake?
Clitherall Lake reaches 69 feet at its deepest and covers about 2,540 acres, with 14.8 miles of shoreline. That makes it the fifth-deepest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Clitherall Lake plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
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