Crystal Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Edwards. DNR lake ID 56073900.
Crystal Lake is a 107-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Edwards. Summer water clarity averages 11.4 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 56073900 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Edwards |
| Surface area | 107 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.4 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 2025: clarity 11.4 ft.
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
- Anderson Lake 1.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Twenty-one Lake 1.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Tonseth Lake 2.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- Brackett Lake 2.1 mi, Otter Tail County
- Mule Lake 2.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Eddy Lake 2.3 mi, Otter Tail County
- Heilberger Lake 3.1 mi, Otter Tail County
- Bass Lake 3.4 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Crystal Lake
How big is Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake covers about 107 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Crystal Lake?
Summer water clarity on Crystal Lake averages 11.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Crystal Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Crystal 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 Crystal Lake?
Homes on Crystal 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 Crystal Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Crystal Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 11.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Crystal Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Crystal Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Crystal 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.