Nitche Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Perham. DNR lake ID 56012600.
Nitche Lake is a 72-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Perham. Summer water clarity averages 13.4 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 | 56012600 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Perham |
| Surface area | 72 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.4 ft through 2018 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 16.6 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 4.6 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2018: clarity 13.4 ft, phosphorus 16.6 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 4.6 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Nitche 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
- Nitche Lake: 1 gravel launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. From US 10 take Hwy 53 north for 4.8 miles to Nitche Lake Rd. Follow Nitche Lake Rd west for 0.7 miles to the access. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Big Pine Lake 0.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Little Pine Lake 4.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Edna Lake 5.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Mud Lake 5.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Bear Lake 6.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Schuster Lake 7.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Boedigheimer Lake 8.3 mi, Otter Tail County
- Rush Lake 8.3 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Nitche Lake
How big is Nitche Lake?
Nitche Lake covers about 72 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Nitche Lake?
Summer water clarity on Nitche Lake averages 13.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2018. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Nitche Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Nitche 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.
Where is the public boat access on Nitche Lake?
Nitche Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Nitche Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Nitche Lake?
Homes on Nitche 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 Nitche Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Nitche Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 13.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Nitche Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Nitche Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Nitche 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.