Anderson Lake
About Anderson Lake
Anderson Lake is an 89-acre lake near Erhard in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Anderson Lake
- 89 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Erhard
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 89 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 48 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anderson Lake?
Anderson Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Erhard. It covers 89 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Anderson Lake?
Anderson Lake covers 89 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Anderson Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Anderson Lake?
Yes. Anderson Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Anderson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Anderson Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Anderson Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Anderson Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.