Grant County · 1,816 acres
Pomme de Terre Lake homes for sale
Pomme de Terre Lake is a 1,816-acre lake in Grant County with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Elbow Lake, Ashby, and Barrett are the towns owners use for groceries, fuel, and a hardware run, and there is public access at three points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Pomme de Terre Lake
Pomme de Terre Lake is a 1,816-acre lake on the Pomme de Terre River between Elbow Lake and Ashby in Grant County. It is shallow at 23 feet with two DNR ramps and a city access.
Pomme de Terre Lake is the second-largest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site, after Pelican Lake (Ashby). About 89% of it is under 15 feet deep, the zone the DNR calls littoral, where most aquatic plants grow, so shallow water makes up most of the lake.
From the middle of Pomme de Terre Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 5 miles to Elbow Lake, 6 miles to Ashby, and 8 miles to Barrett. Janet's office in Alexandria is 26 miles to the east.
Pomme de Terre Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 1,816 acres |
| Maximum depth | 23 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 89% |
| Shoreline | 14.0 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 | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Elbow Lake |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 37 mi to Elbow Lake, 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 26-0097-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Dock and lift setups on Pomme de Terre Lake stay with the property in some sales and leave with the seller in others. Janet writes the purchase agreement so there is no confusion about what is included.
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 Pomme de Terre Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Pomme de Terre Lake is in Alexandria, about 22 miles from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (23 miles), and the next closest is in Fergus Falls (24 miles). In Hoffman, whose center is about 14 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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What would make Pomme de Terre Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Pomme de Terre 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 Pomme de Terre Lake
Is there public access on Pomme de Terre Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at three points on Pomme de Terre Lake.
What fish are in Pomme de Terre Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Pomme de Terre 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 26-0097-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Pomme de Terre Lake?
Pomme de Terre Lake reaches 23 feet at its deepest and covers about 1,816 acres, with 14.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the third-deepest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Pomme de Terre Lake homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Pomme de Terre Lake usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Grant County for any property you consider.
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