---
type: lake
name: "Jolly Ann Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Dalton"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 326
max_depth_ft: 89
latitude: 46.15181
longitude: -95.7608
lake_score: 65
dnr_lake_id: "56037000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/jolly-ann-lake
---

# Jolly Ann Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Dalton

- **Surface Area**: 326 acres
- **Max Depth**: 89 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 13.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 65/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Jolly Ann Lake is a 326-acre lake near Dalton in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 89 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 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**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, 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

- [Torgerson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/torgerson-lake) - 2.2 miles, 148 acres
- [Middle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/middle-lake) - 2.3 miles, 225 acres
- [Sewell Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/sewell-lake) - 2.9 miles, 369 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/long-lake-dalton) - 3.3 miles, 395 acres
- [Eagle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/eagle-lake) - 3.5 miles, 907 acres
- [Johannes Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/johannes-lake) - 4.5 miles, 134 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.15181,-95.7608)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56037000)
- [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/jolly-ann-lake)*