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'''Otter Tail Lake''' is a 21 [[square mile]] lake in the west-central part of the [[U.S.]] state of [[Minnesota]] and is the largest lake in Otter Tail County. |
'''Otter Tail Lake''' is a 21 [[square mile]] lake in the west-central part of the [[U.S.]] state of [[Minnesota]] and is the largest lake in [[Otter Tail County]]. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Adjoining the city of [[Ottertail, Minnesota|Ottertail]], it is a part of the [[Otter Tail River]] chain of lakes. Upstream from the lake are Big Pine, Little Pine and Rush lakes, while downstream are East Lost, West Lost and Deer lakes.The maximum depth is 120 feet but 57% of the lake is 15 feet deep or less. The shore of the lake and at least the shallower areas are composed of sand and gravel, unlike many of the muddy-bottom lakes in the area.<ref>http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=56024200</ref> |
Adjoining the city of [[Ottertail, Minnesota|Ottertail]], it is a part of the [[Otter Tail River]] chain of lakes. Upstream from the lake are Big Pine, Little Pine and Rush lakes, while downstream are East Lost, West Lost and Deer lakes.The maximum depth is 120 feet but 57% of the lake is 15 feet deep or less. The shore of the lake and at least the shallower areas are composed of sand and gravel, unlike many of the muddy-bottom lakes in the area.<ref>http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=56024200</ref> |
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The waters of Otter Tail Lake ultimately flow north into [[Hudson Bay]] through the [[Red River of the North]]. |
The waters of Otter Tail Lake ultimately flow north into [[Hudson Bay]] through the [[Red River of the North]]. |
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== Recreation == |
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It is a recreational destination, with the majority of its shores surrounded by residential and commercial development. The lake is known for fishing; [[walleye]] and [[Northern pike]] are most prevalent and the most sought after by anglers.<ref>http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=56024200</ref> The lake is also a popular destination for boating, power-boats and jet-skis, but also sailing. Because of the lake's large size, winds can pick up enough in the center of the lake for fairly challenging sailing. The heyday of sailing on the lake was the late 1960s through the mid 1980s, when the lake held annual sailing races. Especially popular at this time was the [[hobie cat]]. |
It is a recreational destination, with the majority of its shores surrounded by residential and commercial development. The lake is known for fishing; [[walleye]] and [[Northern pike]] are most prevalent and the most sought after by anglers.<ref>http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=56024200</ref> The lake is also a popular destination for boating, power-boats and jet-skis, but also sailing. Because of the lake's large size, winds can pick up enough in the center of the lake for fairly challenging sailing. The heyday of sailing on the lake was the late 1960s through the mid 1980s, when the lake held annual sailing races. Especially popular at this time was the [[hobie cat]]. |
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Revision as of 04:17, 11 May 2008
| Otter Tail Lake | |
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| Location | Minnesota |
| Primary inflows | Otter Tail River, Dead River |
| Primary outflows | Otter Tail River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 21 sq mi |
| Max. depth | 120 ft |
| Settlements | Ottertail, Minnesota |
Otter Tail Lake is a 21 square mile lake in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the largest lake in Otter Tail County.
Geography
Adjoining the city of Ottertail, it is a part of the Otter Tail River chain of lakes. Upstream from the lake are Big Pine, Little Pine and Rush lakes, while downstream are East Lost, West Lost and Deer lakes.The maximum depth is 120 feet but 57% of the lake is 15 feet deep or less. The shore of the lake and at least the shallower areas are composed of sand and gravel, unlike many of the muddy-bottom lakes in the area.[1]
The waters of Otter Tail Lake ultimately flow north into Hudson Bay through the Red River of the North.
Recreation
It is a recreational destination, with the majority of its shores surrounded by residential and commercial development. The lake is known for fishing; walleye and Northern pike are most prevalent and the most sought after by anglers.[2] The lake is also a popular destination for boating, power-boats and jet-skis, but also sailing. Because of the lake's large size, winds can pick up enough in the center of the lake for fairly challenging sailing. The heyday of sailing on the lake was the late 1960s through the mid 1980s, when the lake held annual sailing races. Especially popular at this time was the hobie cat.
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