Pete Lake

Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Norwegian Grove. DNR lake ID 56094100.

144acres

16 ftmax depth

n/aunder 15 ft

5.6 ftclarity

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Pete Lake is a 144-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Norwegian Grove. Its deepest point reaches 16 ft. Summer water clarity averages 5.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.

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Quick facts

DNR lake ID	56094100
County	Otter Tail County, near Norwegian Grove
Surface area	144 acres
Maximum depth	16 ft
Share under 15 ft	Not surveyed
Water clarity (summer)	5.6 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate)
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 2025: clarity 5.6 ft.

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

Grove Lake 1.5 mi, Otter Tail County
Harrison (Helgeson) Lake 1.6 mi, Otter Tail County
Tamarac Lake 3.1 mi, Otter Tail County
Olaf Lake 3.8 mi, Otter Tail County
Sand Lake 4.1 mi, Otter Tail County
West Olaf Lake 4.1 mi, Otter Tail County
Prairie Lake 4.9 mi, Otter Tail County
Ida Lake 5.8 mi, Becker County

Questions about Pete Lake

How deep is Pete Lake?

Pete Lake reaches a maximum depth of 16 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.

How big is Pete Lake?

Pete Lake covers about 144 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

How clear is Pete Lake?

Summer water clarity on Pete Lake averages 5.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.

Does Pete Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?

Pete 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 Pete Lake?

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

What is it like to live on Pete Lake?

Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 5.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.

Are there special fishing regulations on Pete Lake?

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

Ask us about Pete 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.