Hansel Lake

Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dalton. DNR lake ID 56061500.

125acres

Not surveyedmax depth

n/aunder 15 ft

9.4 ftclarity

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Hansel Lake is a 125-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dalton. Summer water clarity averages 9.4 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.

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Quick facts

DNR lake ID	56061500
County	Otter Tail County, near Dalton
Surface area	125 acres
Maximum depth	Not surveyed
Share under 15 ft	Not surveyed
Water clarity (summer)	9.4 ft through 2017
Nutrient class	Mesotrophic
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 2017: clarity 9.4 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Hansel Lake rates as mesotrophic.

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

Clear Lake 1.3 mi, Otter Tail County
Ten Mile Lake 1.6 mi, Otter Tail County
North Ten Mile Lake 2.6 mi, Otter Tail County
Vinge Lake 3.1 mi, Otter Tail County
Mineral Lake 4.5 mi, Otter Tail County
Johnson Lake 4.5 mi, Otter Tail County
Rose Lake 4.6 mi, Otter Tail County
Mud Lake 5.2 mi, Otter Tail County

Questions about Hansel Lake

How big is Hansel Lake?

Hansel Lake covers about 125 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

How clear is Hansel Lake?

Summer water clarity on Hansel Lake averages 9.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2017. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.

Does Hansel Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?

Hansel 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 Hansel Lake?

Homes on Hansel 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 Hansel Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.

What is it like to live on Hansel Lake?

Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 9.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.

Are there special fishing regulations on Hansel Lake?

No lake-specific regulation was found for Hansel Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.

Ask us about Hansel 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.