Lizzie (north portion) Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Pelican Rapids. DNR lake ID 56076001.
Lizzie (north portion) Lake is a 1,913-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Pelican Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 66 ft, and about 43% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 17.1 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. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 56076001 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Pelican Rapids |
| Surface area | 1,913 acres |
| Maximum depth | 66 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 43% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 17.1 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 14.5 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 3.0 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Steady (2016 to 2025) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 2 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 17.1 ft, phosphorus 14.5 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 3.0 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Lizzie (north portion) Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Lizzie (north portion) Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2022 (4 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 2.5 | 3.3 to 8.8 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.17 | 0.2 to 0.8 |
| Northern pike | gill | 3.42 | 2.8 to 9.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.83 | 7.0 to 46.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.17 | 0.6 to 3.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.5 | 0.4 to 2.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.08 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 34.75 | 4.4 to 49.0 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Smallmouth bass | gill | 0.42 | 0.1 to 0.9 |
| Smallmouth bass | trap | 2.0 | 0.1 to 0.9 |
| Muskellunge | trap | 0.08 | 0.1 to 0.3 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 0.08 | 0.8 to 6.2 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.83 | 1.8 to 7.8 |
| Rock bass | trap | 2.42 | 0.5 to 2.5 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 1.58 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 6.25 | n/a |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 27.0 in (2022), Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2022), Smallmouth bass 20.0 in (2022), Walleye 26.0 in (2022), Muskellunge 46.0 in (2022).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Tullibee (cisco), Bowfin, Common carp, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
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
- Lizzie Lake 0.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- Franklin Lake 1.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- Sand Lake 2.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Fish Lake 2.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Bass Lake 2.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Crystal Lake 3.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Tamarac Lake 3.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Pelican Lake 3.9 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Lizzie (north portion) Lake
How deep is Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
Lizzie (north portion) Lake reaches a maximum depth of 66 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 43% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
Lizzie (north portion) Lake covers about 1,913 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
Summer water clarity on Lizzie (north portion) Lake averages 17.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Lizzie (north portion) Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Lizzie (north portion) 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.
What fish are in Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish in Lizzie (north portion) Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
How is the walleye population on Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 2001 to 2022, walleye numbers on Lizzie (north portion) Lake ran mostly below the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
Homes on Lizzie (north portion) 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 Lizzie (north portion) Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 43% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 17.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Lizzie (north portion) Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Lizzie (north portion) Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Lizzie (north portion) Lake
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Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2022), 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.