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Graham Lake

lakeOtter Tail County, Minnesota · near Frazee217 acres29 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Graham Lake

Graham Lake is a 217-acre lake near Frazee in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2002.

No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.

Plan Your Visit to Graham Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 217 acres, up to 34 feet deep, near Frazee
  • No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
  • Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed

Access & Fees

Public access
No public access on record
Launch fee
—

Conditions

Surface area
217 acres
Max depth
34 ft
Shoreline
2.9 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
126 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

No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.

Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Angler's Report

Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Species on survey
16
Game fish
8
Stocked
No
Last DNR survey
2002
Special regulations
No
Fishing pier
No
Ice fishing
Yes
Boat launch
No

Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.

Activities

FishingIce Fishing

Amenities

None on record

Fish Species

WalleyeNorthern PikeLargemouth BassBlack CrappieBluegillPumpkinseedYellow PerchRock BassBlack BullheadBowfinBrown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishWhite SuckerYellow Bullhead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Graham Lake?

Graham Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Frazee. It covers 217 acres and reaches 34 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Graham Lake?

Graham Lake covers 217 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 34 feet.

What fish can you catch at Graham Lake?

Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.

Is there a public boat launch on Graham Lake?

No. The DNR lists no public water access on Graham Lake.

Can you swim at Graham Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Graham 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 Graham Lake stocked?

The DNR has no stocking report on file for Graham Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.