Sunfish Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. DNR lake ID 56051200.
Sunfish Lake is a 50-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. Its deepest point reaches 38 ft, and about 52% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.5 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 | 56051200 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Vergas |
| Surface area | 50 acres |
| Maximum depth | 38 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 52% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.5 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 12.5 ft.
Fishing on Sunfish Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 68.5 | 6.5 to 59.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 27.5 | 0.8 to 5.3 |
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
- Elbow Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- East Silent Lake 1.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Hoffman Lake 2.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- East Spirit Lake 2.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- West Silent Lake 2.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Moore Lake 2.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Brown Lake 2.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- West McDonald Lake 2.8 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Sunfish Lake
How deep is Sunfish Lake?
Sunfish Lake reaches a maximum depth of 38 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 52% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Sunfish Lake?
Sunfish Lake covers about 50 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Sunfish Lake?
Summer water clarity on Sunfish Lake averages 12.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Sunfish Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Sunfish 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 Sunfish Lake?
Homes on Sunfish 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 Sunfish Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Sunfish Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 52% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Sunfish Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Sunfish Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Sunfish 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 1989), 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.