Upper Lightning Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Western. DNR lake ID 56095700.
Upper Lightning Lake is a 539-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Western. Summer water clarity averages 3.2 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 | 56095700 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Western |
| Surface area | 539 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 3.2 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 3.2 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
- Mud Lake 5.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- Orwell Lake 5.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- Mineral Lake 7.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- Dayton Hollow Reservoir 7.8 mi, Otter Tail County
- Horseshoe Lake 7.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Iverson Lake 8.1 mi, Otter Tail County
- Rush Lake 8.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- North Ten Mile Lake 8.7 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Upper Lightning Lake
How big is Upper Lightning Lake?
Upper Lightning Lake covers about 539 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Upper Lightning Lake?
Summer water clarity on Upper Lightning Lake averages 3.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Upper Lightning Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Upper Lightning 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 Upper Lightning Lake?
Homes on Upper Lightning 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 Upper Lightning Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Upper Lightning Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, and summer clarity around 3.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Upper Lightning Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Upper Lightning Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Upper Lightning 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.