Otter Tail County · 5,276 acres
Rush Lake homes for sale
Buyers looking at Rush Lake are looking at about 5,276 acres of water in Otter Tail County, 68 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and the nearest towns are Ottertail, Perham, and Dent.
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The lake
About Rush Lake
Rush Lake is a 5,276-acre lake between Ottertail and Perham in Otter Tail County. It is 68 feet deep with about 63 percent of its area in the littoral zone, and has two DNR concrete ramps.
Rush Lake is the fourth-largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site, and Otter Tail Lake is the largest.
From the middle of Rush Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Ottertail, 8 miles to Perham, and 10 miles to Dent. Janet's office in Alexandria is 42 miles to the south.
Rush Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 5,276 acres |
| Maximum depth | 68 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 63% |
| Shoreline | 13.6 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| 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 | 56-0141-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Rush 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 Rush Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Rush Lake is in Henning, about 12 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Fergus Falls (26 miles) and Miltona (32 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 Rush Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Rush 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 Rush Lake
Is there public access on Rush Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Rush Lake.
What fish are in Rush Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Rush Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 56-0141-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Rush Lake?
Rush Lake reaches 68 feet at its deepest and covers about 5,276 acres, with 13.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the sixth-deepest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Rush 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.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Rush Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.