---
type: lake
name: "Spitzer Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Urbank"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 731
max_depth_ft: 33
latitude: 46.1508
longitude: -95.6279
lake_score: 66
dnr_lake_id: "56016000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/spitzer-lake
---

# Spitzer Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Urbank

- **Surface Area**: 731 acres
- **Max Depth**: 33 ft
- **Shoreline**: 20.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 9.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 66/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Spitzer Lake is a 731-acre lake near Urbank in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 33 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 20.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.3 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 2018.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Inspiration Point at Spitzer Lake is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## 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**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2018
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Inspiration Point at Spitzer Lake

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Hancock Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/hancock-lake) - 1.8 miles, 199 acres
- [Belmont Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/belmont-lake) - 3.3 miles, 285 acres
- [Eagle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/eagle-lake) - 3.4 miles, 907 acres
- [Middle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/middle-lake) - 4.5 miles, 225 acres
- [Crane Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/crane-lake) - 4.6 miles, 350 acres
- [Torgerson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/torgerson-lake) - 4.9 miles, 148 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.1508,-95.6279)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56016000)
- [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/spitzer-lake)*