Indian Lake
About Indian Lake
Indian Lake is a 157-acre lake near Dalton in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 37 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1972.
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 Indian Lake
- 157 acres, up to 37 feet deep, near Dalton
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 157 acres
- Max depth
- 37 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 63 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1972
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indian Lake?
Indian Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dalton. It covers 157 acres and reaches 37 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Indian Lake?
Indian Lake covers 157 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 37 feet.
What fish can you catch at Indian Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Indian Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Indian Lake.
Can you swim at Indian Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Indian 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 Indian Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Indian Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.