Otter Tail County · 14,079 acres
Otter Tail Lake homes for sale
At roughly 14,079 acres and 120 feet at its deepest, Otter Tail 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 Ottertail and Battle Lake are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Otter Tail Lake
Otter Tail Lake is the largest lake on this site at 14,079 acres, with the city of Ottertail on its northeast shore. It reaches 120 feet deep and has three DNR concrete ramps.
The next largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site are West Battle Lake and Lake Lida. About 46% 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 Otter Tail Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 5 miles to Ottertail and 8 miles to Battle Lake. Janet's office in Alexandria is 38 miles to the south.
Otter Tail Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 14,079 acres |
| Maximum depth | 120 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 46% |
| Shoreline | 23.7 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 3 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 | Ottertail |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 48 mi to Ottertail, 55 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 56-0242-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Otter Tail Lake ranges from sand and gravel to reeds and cattails. The type of frontage changes both the price and what a dock can do.
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 Otter Tail Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Otter Tail Lake is in Henning, about 12 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Fergus Falls (17 miles) and Alexandria (29 miles).
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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Talk to Janet
What would make Otter Tail Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Otter Tail Lake, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Otter Tail Lake
Is there public access on Otter Tail Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at three points on Otter Tail Lake.
What fish are in Otter Tail Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Otter Tail 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 56-0242-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Otter Tail Lake?
Otter Tail Lake reaches 120 feet at its deepest and covers about 14,079 acres, with 23.7 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Otter Tail Lake?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Otter Tail County or association limits. Existing docks and lifts are negotiated in the purchase agreement, so say what you want included.
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