Hook Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. DNR lake ID 56054700.
Hook Lake is a 138-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. Its deepest point reaches 23 ft. Summer water clarity averages 9.7 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 | 56054700 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Vergas |
| Surface area | 138 acres |
| Maximum depth | 23 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 9.7 ft through 2024 |
| 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 2024: clarity 9.7 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Hook 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
- Leek (Trowbridge) Lake 1.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Otter Lake 2.3 mi, Otter Tail County
- West Spirit Lake 2.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Lawrence Lake 3.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- East Loon Lake 3.3 mi, Otter Tail County
- East Spirit Lake 3.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Hand Lake 3.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Holbrook Lake 3.7 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Hook Lake
How deep is Hook Lake?
Hook Lake reaches a maximum depth of 23 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Hook Lake?
Hook Lake covers about 138 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Hook Lake?
Summer water clarity on Hook Lake averages 9.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2024. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Hook Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Hook 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 Hook Lake?
Homes on Hook 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 Hook Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Hook Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 9.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Hook Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Hook Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Hook 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.