Rusch Lake

Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. DNR lake ID 56164100.

100acres

33 ftmax depth

n/aunder 15 ft

10.8 ftclarity

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Rusch Lake is a 100-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dent. Its deepest point reaches 33 ft. Summer water clarity averages 10.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. The DNR lists it for zebra mussel.

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Quick facts

DNR lake ID	56164100
County	Otter Tail County, near Dent
Surface area	100 acres
Maximum depth	33 ft
Share under 15 ft	Not surveyed
Water clarity (summer)	10.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate)
Invasive species	zebra mussel
Public water accesses	0

Water quality

Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 10.8 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

On the Minnesota DNR infested waters list for: zebra mussel (listed 2013).

Public boat access

No public water access on DNR record.

Nearby lakes

Paul Lake 0.7 mi, Otter Tail County
Little McDonald Lake 1.0 mi, Otter Tail County
Berger Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
Kerbs Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
Grunard Lake 1.7 mi, Otter Tail County
Moenkedick Lake 1.9 mi, Otter Tail County
Ceynowa Lake 1.9 mi, Otter Tail County
Wolf Lake 2.3 mi, Otter Tail County

Questions about Rusch Lake

How deep is Rusch Lake?

Rusch Lake reaches a maximum depth of 33 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.

How big is Rusch Lake?

Rusch Lake covers about 100 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

How clear is Rusch Lake?

Summer water clarity on Rusch Lake averages 10.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.

Does Rusch Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?

The Minnesota DNR infested waters list includes Rusch Lake for zebra mussel.

Are there lake homes for sale on Rusch Lake?

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

What is it like to live on Rusch Lake?

Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 10.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.

Are there special fishing regulations on Rusch Lake?

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

Ask us about Rusch 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.