Pine Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. DNR lake ID 56038400.
Pine Lake is a 71.9-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. Its deepest point reaches 94 ft, and about 28% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 16.3 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 | 56038400 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Dent |
| Surface area | 71.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 94 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 28% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 16.3 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 16.3 ft.
Fishing on Pine Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1985 (41 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 | trap | 0.2 | 0.2 to 0.7 |
| Northern pike | gill | 13.0 | 2.2 to 8.7 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | 1.5 to 13.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 5.0 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 3.8 | 0.5 to 2.2 |
| Bluegill | gill | 3.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 160.4 | 7.7 to 43.4 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 2.0 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.6 | 0.4 to 1.5 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 4.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 19.4 | 1.4 to 5.9 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.4 | 0.8 to 3.7 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 10.2 | n/a |
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
- Round Lake 0.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- Pickerel Lake 1.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Pine (Reames) Lake 1.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- Brown Lake 2.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- Tenter Lake 2.2 mi, Otter Tail County
- Elbow Lake 2.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Big McDonald Lake 2.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- North Rice Lake 2.7 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Pine Lake
How deep is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 94 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 28% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake covers about 71.9 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Pine Lake?
Summer water clarity on Pine Lake averages 16.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Pine Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Pine 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 Pine Lake?
Homes on Pine 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 Pine Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Pine Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 28% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 16.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pine Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Pine Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Pine 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 1985), 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.