Pickerel Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. DNR lake ID 56035100.
Pickerel Lake is a 28.7-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. Its deepest point reaches 50 ft, and about 49% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 15.2 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 | 56035100 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Dent |
| Surface area | 28.7 acres |
| Maximum depth | 50 ft |
| Mean depth | 15.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 49% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 15.2 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 15.2 ft.
Fishing on Pickerel Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1972 (54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 6.0 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 3.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 4.0 | 1.5 to 23.0 |
| Black crappie | trap | 5.0 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 53.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 345.0 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 2.0 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 2.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 48.0 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
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
- Pine (Reames) Lake 0.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Tenter Lake 1.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- Pine Lake 1.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Round Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- North Rice Lake 1.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Big McDonald Lake 1.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- Brown Lake 1.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- West McDonald Lake 2.3 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Pickerel Lake
How deep is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake reaches a maximum depth of 50 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 49% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake covers about 28.7 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Pickerel Lake?
Summer water clarity on Pickerel Lake averages 15.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Pickerel Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake?
Homes on Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Pickerel Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 49% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 15.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pickerel Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Pickerel Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Pickerel 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 1972), 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.