$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
Otter Tail County · 4,486 acres
Star Lake homes for sale
Star Lake is a 4,486-acre lake in Otter Tail County with a maximum depth of 94 feet. Dent, Vergas, and Pelican Rapids are the towns owners use for groceries, fuel, and a hardware run, and there is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Star Lake
Star Lake near Dent is 4,486 acres and 94 feet deep with nearly 34 miles of shoreline. It has two DNR concrete ramps.
Star Lake is the fifth-largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site, and Otter Tail Lake is the largest. About 63% 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 Star Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 6 miles to Dent, 9 miles to Vergas, and 13 miles to Pelican Rapids. Janet's office in Alexandria is 49 miles to the southeast.
Star Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 4,486 acres |
| Maximum depth | 94 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 63% |
| Shoreline | 33.7 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 | Dent |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 61 mi to Dent, an hour and 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 56-0385-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreland rules on Star Lake follow the lake's DNR classification and the Otter Tail County ordinance, which set setbacks and lot widths. Check those before planning an addition or a rebuild near the water.
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 Star Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Star Lake is a lot in Fergus Falls, about 15 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Henning (23 miles) and Alexandria (40 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Star Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Star Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Star Lake
Is there public access on Star Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Star Lake.
What fish are in Star Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Star 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 56-0385-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Star Lake?
Star Lake reaches 94 feet at its deepest and covers about 4,486 acres, with 33.7 miles of shoreline. That makes it the third-deepest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
How fast do Star Lake properties sell?
Lakeshore is limited, so good properties can move quickly in spring and summer. Rather than quote an average, Janet will pull the current sold and active data for Star Lake when you ask.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Star Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.