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Dead Lake here means the Otter Tail County one by Dent, not Florida’s. The round southwest lobe, the curled north arm with its islands and the long east arm are all on the outline.

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Dead Lake here means the Otter Tail County one by Dent, not Florida’s. The round southwest lobe, the curled north arm with its islands and the long east arm are all on the outline.

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Dead Lake facts, with sources

State and county
Minnesota: Otter Tail County
Nearest town
Dent
Surface area
About 7,546 acres (7,545.66 per DNR)
Shoreline
41 miles
Max depth
65 feet (mean 9.5 feet)

Sources: dnr.state.mn.us

Questions about Dead Lake

Where is Dead Lake, Minnesota?

Dead Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. The Minnesota DNR lists it as lake ID 56038300.

How deep is Dead Lake?

The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 65 feet and a mean depth of 9.5 feet.

What fish are in Dead Lake?

DNR surveys list walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and tullibee, among other species.

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