---
type: lake
name: "East Lost Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Battle Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 483
max_depth_ft: 36
latitude: 46.35904
longitude: -95.79252
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "56037800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/east-lost-lake
---

# East Lost Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Battle Lake

- **Surface Area**: 483 acres
- **Max Depth**: 36 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

East Lost Lake is a 483-acre lake near Battle Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 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. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. 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**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 17
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit 10.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Lake Sturgeon, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Deer Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/deer-lake) - 1.2 miles, 447 acres
- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/round-lake-amor) - 2.1 miles, 158 acres
- [Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/twin-lake) - 3.2 miles, 369 acres
- [Anna Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/anna-lake) - 3.3 miles, 598 acres
- [North Turtle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/north-turtle-lake) - 3.7 miles, 1,773 acres
- [West Lost Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/west-lost-lake) - 4.6 miles, 795 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.35904,-95.79252)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56037800)
- [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/east-lost-lake)*