---
type: lake
name: "Lake Lizzie (North Portion)"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Pelican Rapids"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1913
max_depth_ft: 66
latitude: 46.64255
longitude: -96.01345
lake_score: 68
dnr_lake_id: "56076001"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/lake-lizzie-north-portion
---

# Lake Lizzie (North Portion)

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Pelican Rapids

- **Surface Area**: 1,913 acres
- **Max Depth**: 66 ft
- **Shoreline**: 9.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 16.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 68/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Lizzie (North Portion) is a 1,913-acre lake near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 66 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.7 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 21 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. 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 are 2 public boat launches (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**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 21
- **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, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Franklin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/franklin-lake) - 1.8 miles, 1,088 acres
- [Sand Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/sand-lake) - 2.2 miles, 152 acres
- [Fish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/fish-lake-pelican-rapids) - 2.4 miles, 293 acres
- [Lake Crystal](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/lake-crystal) - 3.5 miles, 1,413 acres
- [Tamarac Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/tamarac-lake) - 3.6 miles, 445 acres
- [Pelican Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/pelican-lake) - 3.9 miles, 3,962 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.64255,-96.01345)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56076001)
- [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/lake-lizzie-north-portion)*