Holbrook Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Bucks Mill. DNR lake ID 56057800.
Holbrook Lake is a 162-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Bucks Mill. Its deepest point reaches 10 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 1.6 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 | 56057800 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Bucks Mill |
| Surface area | 162 acres |
| Maximum depth | 10 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 1.6 ft through 2017 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 41.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 31.4 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 2017: clarity 1.6 ft, phosphorus 41.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 31.4 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Holbrook 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
- Hand Lake 1.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- Buck Lake 1.2 mi, Becker County
- Little Pelican Lake 1.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Mill Lake 1.8 mi, Becker County
- Sauer Lake 2.2 mi, Becker County
- Melissa Lake 3.0 mi, Becker County
- Leek (Trowbridge) Lake 3.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Eunice Lake 3.3 mi, Becker County
Questions about Holbrook Lake
How deep is Holbrook Lake?
Holbrook Lake reaches a maximum depth of 10 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Holbrook Lake?
Holbrook Lake covers about 162 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Holbrook Lake?
Summer water clarity on Holbrook Lake averages 1.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2017. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Holbrook Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Holbrook 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 Holbrook Lake?
Homes on Holbrook 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 Holbrook Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Holbrook Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 1.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Holbrook Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Holbrook Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Holbrook 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.