Area Lakes

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A lake is the landscapes most beautiful and expressive feature.

Henry Thoreau

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Minnesotans love their lakes, and Otter Tail County is brimming with water. Many boaters and anglers accustomed to motoring to other counties might be surprised to know Otter Tail County holds 1,048 lakes - not only more than any other county in Minnesota but more than any county in the United States.

Our lakes are as diverse as the fish that live in them. Large and small, deep and shallow, wide and narrow, big fish and…big fish! With such a large selection of lakes, you're certain to find one to your liking. Visit Otter Tail Lakes Country and our 1,048 reasons to go fishing, swimming, sailing, water skiing, and boating.

popular lakes in otter tail county

Closest City: Ottertail
Closest City: Pelican Rapids
Closest City: Perham
Closest City: Battle Lake
Closest City: Ottertail
Closest City: Dent
Closest City: Dent
Closest City: Ottertail
Closest City: Pelican Rapids
Closest City: Clitherall

Want to explore more?

For a full list of lakes in Otter Tail County, visit the Minnesota DNR website.

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