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Pickerel
Otter Tail County · Near Maine · DOW 56047500
849 ac
Surface Area
78 ft
Max Depth
16 ft
Water Clarity
6 mi
Shoreline
1 Public Access
This lake has 1 public access point for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
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Fishing Forecast
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Highlights
Exceptionally clear water with 16 feet of visibility. You can see straight to the bottom in the shallows
78 feet at its deepest with plenty of structure for fish to hold in summer
Excellent fishing diversity with Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass all present
In Otter Tail County near Maine, one of the most lake-dense counties in the country
Size Distribution
2025 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
Small for speciesLarge for species
23″
Below avgAverageAbove avg
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Pickerel is a 849-acre lake located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota near Maine. It has a maximum depth of 78 feet and a mean depth of 28 feet. Known for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2025.