---
type: lake
name: "North Lida Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Pelican Rapids"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 5523
max_depth_ft: 58
latitude: 46.57886
longitude: -95.96722
lake_score: 65
dnr_lake_id: "56074701"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/north-lida-lake
---

# North Lida Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Pelican Rapids

- **Surface Area**: 5,523 acres
- **Max Depth**: 58 ft
- **Shoreline**: 19.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 9.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 65/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

North Lida Lake is a 5,523-acre lake near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 19.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.9 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 20 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. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie, sunfish, and walleye, 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. Ice typically goes out around April 18, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.

## 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**: 20
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Black and White Crappie**: Minimum size limit 11".
- **Sunfish**: Daily limit 10.
- **Walleye**: All from 17-26" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession.

## 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, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

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

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 18
- **Years of record**: 6
- **Earliest**: 2005-04-14
- **Latest**: 2023-05-05

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Crystal](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/lake-crystal) - 2.6 miles, 1,413 acres
- [South Lida Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/south-lida-lake) - 3.2 miles, 777 acres
- [West Silent Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/west-silent-lake) - 4.4 miles, 347 acres
- [Franklin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/franklin-lake) - 4.4 miles, 1,088 acres
- [Beers Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/beers-lake) - 4.4 miles, 317 acres
- [Lake Lizzie (North Portion)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/lake-lizzie-north-portion) - 4.9 miles, 1,913 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.57886,-95.96722)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56074701)
- [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/north-lida-lake)*