Otter Tail Lake

Otter Tail Lake
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. Adjoining the city of Ottertail, it is a part of the Otter Tail River chain of lakes. The maximum depth is 120 feet but 57% of the lake is 15 feet deep or less. Upstream from the lake are Big Pine, Little Pine and Rush lakes, while downstream are East Lost, West Lost and Deer lakes. 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.

The waters of Otter Tail Lake ultimately flow north into Hudson Bay through the Red River of the North.

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 pike are most prevalent and the most sought after by anglers.