Wimer Lake
About Wimer Lake
Wimer Lake is a 293-acre lake near Frazee in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2008.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Wimer Lake
- 293 acres, up to 58 feet deep, near Frazee
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 293 acres
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 107 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 16
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2008
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wimer Lake?
Wimer Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Frazee. It covers 293 acres and reaches 58 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Wimer Lake?
Wimer Lake covers 293 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 58 feet.
What fish can you catch at Wimer Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Wimer Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Wimer Lake.
Can you swim at Wimer Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Wimer Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Wimer Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Wimer Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.