$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
Otter Tail County · 5,523 acres
Lake Lida homes for sale
Lake Lida covers about 5,523 acres in Otter Tail County and reaches 58 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Pelican Rapids, Vergas, and Dent, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Lida
Lake Lida sits east of Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County. The DNR records the north basin at 5,523 acres and 58 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
The DNR splits Lida into north and south basins; figures here are North Lida (DOW 56-0747-01). South Lida adds 777 acres.
Lake Lida is the third-largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site, after Otter Tail Lake and West Battle Lake. About 43% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Lake Lida, as the crow flies, it is about 6 miles to Pelican Rapids, 9 miles to Vergas, and 12 miles to Dent. Janet's office in Alexandria is 55 miles to the southeast.
Lake Lida facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 5,523 acres |
| Maximum depth | 58 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 43% |
| Shoreline | 19.1 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Nearest town | Pelican Rapids |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 73 mi to Pelican Rapids, an hour and 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 56-0747-01 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Lida
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Lida are private or association roads. Ask who maintains them, whether they are plowed in winter, and what the annual road or association fee is before you commit.
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 Lake Lida
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Lida is a lot in Fergus Falls, about 16 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Henning (31 miles) and Alexandria (47 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Lida right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Lida can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Lida
Is there public access on Lake Lida?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Lida.
What fish are in Lake Lida?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Lida list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 56-0747-01, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Lida?
Lake Lida reaches 58 feet at its deepest and covers about 5,523 acres, with 19.1 miles of shoreline. That makes it the seventh-deepest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
What about the well and septic on Lake Lida?
Nearly all lake properties rely on a private well and a septic system. Most counties here require a septic compliance inspection at sale, and Minnesota requires a well disclosure, so both are ordered early.
From the blog
Reading about Lake Lida
Lake, Cabin and Land
North and South Lida: Why the DNR Basin Matters to Buyers
Compare North and South Lida records before buying. Match the parcel, lake basin, boat route and monitoring dates to the waterfront use you actually want.
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