---
type: lake
name: "Adley Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Parkers Prairie"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 241
max_depth_ft: 20
latitude: 46.13579
longitude: -95.33518
lake_score: 56
dnr_lake_id: "56003100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/adley-lake
---

# Adley Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Parkers Prairie

- **Surface Area**: 241 acres
- **Max Depth**: 20 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 56/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Adley Lake is a 241-acre lake near Parkers Prairie in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.8 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city. Lake Adley Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lake Adley Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Fish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/fish-lake-parkers-prairie) - 3.5 miles, 489 acres
- [Vermont Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/vermont-lake) - 4.2 miles, 342 acres
- [Irene Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/irene-lake) - 5.3 miles, 639 acres
- [Lake Miltona](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-miltona) - 7 miles, 5,731 acres
- [Mill Pond](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/mill-pond) - 7 miles, 54 acres
- [Block Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/block-lake) - 7.6 miles, 290 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.13579,-95.33518)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56003100)
- [All lakes in Otter Tail County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/adley-lake)*