---
type: lake
name: "South Lida Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Pelican Rapids"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 777
max_depth_ft: 48
latitude: 46.53544
longitude: -95.98747
lake_score: 62
dnr_lake_id: "56074702"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/south-lida-lake
---

# South Lida Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Pelican Rapids

- **Surface Area**: 777 acres
- **Max Depth**: 48 ft
- **Shoreline**: 9.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 62/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

South Lida Lake is a 777-acre lake near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.9 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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. Ohana Resort is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. 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 10 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 17
- **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, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Ohana Resort

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, 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**: 10
- **Earliest**: 2015-04-11
- **Latest**: 2022-05-04

## Nearby Lakes

- [Beers Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/beers-lake) - 2.7 miles, 317 acres
- [Twenty-one Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/twenty-one-lake) - 2.7 miles, 142 acres
- [North Lida Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/north-lida-lake) - 3.2 miles, 5,523 acres
- [Fladmark Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/fladmark-lake) - 3.8 miles, 59 acres
- [Eddy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/eddy-lake) - 4.6 miles, 141 acres
- [West Silent Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/west-silent-lake) - 4.9 miles, 347 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.53544,-95.98747)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56074702)
- [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/south-lida-lake)*