Otter Tail Lake Homes for Sale, MN | Modern Market REALTORS®

Otter Tail Lake is Minnesota's largest lake by shoreline — over 50 miles of waterfront surrounding 13,725 acres of water. It's a premier fishing lake (wall...

Otter Tail Lake Homes for Sale, MN

About Otter Tail Lake

Otter Tail Lake is Minnesota's largest lake by shoreline — over 50 miles of waterfront surrounding 13,725 acres of water. It's a premier fishing lake (walleye, bass, northern pike) and one of the most diverse lake markets in the state, with properties ranging from $250,000 starter cabins to $2 million+ estates.

The lake's size means a wide variety of waterfront types: sandy beaches on the south shore, deeper water with rocky points on the north, and protected bays throughout. Nearby towns — Ottertail, Battle Lake, and Perham — offer year-round services including dining, healthcare, and shopping. The area has a strong vacation rental market for buyers interested in investment properties.

Cities Served

Ottertail, Battle Lake, Perham

M Re-Intel — Lakes · July 2026

Peak summer season with 705 active listings across the lakes region. Alexandria is the hottest market (47% pending), while Walker is the slowest at 17%. Waterfront carries an 82% premium — $627K median vs $345K non-waterfront. Pelican Rapids has the richest inventory with 72% of listings on the water and a $667K median. New listings are still flowing in — Brainerd and Bemidji each added 31 in the first three weeks of July.

Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum — Read the full M Re-Intel brief →

Otter Tail Lake FAQs

How big is Otter Tail Lake?

Otter Tail Lake covers 13,725 acres with over 50 miles of shoreline — it's Minnesota's largest lake by shoreline miles. The lake reaches depths of over 100 feet in places.

Is Otter Tail Lake good for fishing?

Excellent. Otter Tail is known for walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, and panfish. It's one of the top fishing lakes in Minnesota and hosts several tournaments annually.

Selling on Otter Tail Lake?

Lake homes sell faster when the dock, deck, and shoreline show as well as the interior. Browse our ListReady directory of local companies — painters, remodelers, inspectors, and property maintenance — to get your lake home market-ready.

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Modern Market REALTORS® — Jim Christl (Broker) & Shannon Barnum (Associate Broker). Serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, Detroit Lakes, and Minnesota lake country. Call (701) 205-5517.