Berger Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. DNR lake ID 56114900.
Berger Lake is a 190-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. Summer water clarity averages 6.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 56114900 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Dent |
| Surface area | 190 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.2 ft through 2022 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 31.5 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 11.9 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2022: clarity 6.2 ft, phosphorus 31.5 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 11.9 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Berger Lake rates as eutrophic.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Big McDonald Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Rusch Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Grunard Lake 1.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- Tenter Lake 1.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- North Rice Lake 1.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Pine (Reames) Lake 1.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Paul Lake 2.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- Kerbs Lake 2.1 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Berger Lake
How big is Berger Lake?
Berger Lake covers about 190 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Berger Lake?
Summer water clarity on Berger Lake averages 6.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2022. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Berger Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Berger Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Berger Lake?
Homes on Berger Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Berger Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Berger Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 6.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Berger Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Berger Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Berger Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Otter Tail County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.