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North Lida Lake

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

North Lida Lake covers about 5,523 acres in Otter Tail County, near Pelican Rapids. The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 58 ft. DNR fish surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass, among other species.

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Surface area5,523 acres
Max depth58 ft
Shoreline19 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • More public accessPublic
    See the MN DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in North Lida Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

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Local tips

  • This lake has special fishing regulations. Check the MN DNR LakeFinder page before you fish.
  • Minnesota law requires you to clean, drain and dry your boat and gear to stop invasive species.

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