Dead Lake, Minnesota

Dead Lake

Otter Tail County, MN7,727 acres View on map Directions
Water temp
not monitored
Clarity
15.1 ft
Very clear
Lake level
see operator
Today
limited data

What Dead Lake is good for

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Public boat ramps

Free public access areas on Dead Lake from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources — with the facilities at each ramp.

Dead Lake Wma Public Water Access Site

Directions
1 launch lane

Dead Lake (Sw) Public Water Access Site

Directions
1 launch laneRestroom

Dead Lake (Se) Public Water Access Site

Directions
1 launch laneRestroom

Dead Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Directions
1 launch lane

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · public boating access areas

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Where this data comes from

Conditions on this page are pulled from public agencies. Nothing is invented — missing readings show a clear dash.

U.S. Geological Survey (NWIS)
Water temperature & lake level
View gauge
Water Quality Portal
Secchi-disk water clarity
2025-09-22
Surface area
7,727 acres · cited research
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