Perham sits in Otter Tail County lake country with year-round outdoor opportunities.
1,969 acres · Max depth 63 ft
Walleye, Crappie, Sunfish, Boating, Swimming
Two public accesses: DNR concrete ramp off County Road 8 (SE shore) and city-owned ramp off County Road 51 (W shore). Paul Miller Park on CR 51 has a boat ramp, fishing dock, swimming beach, playground, and picnic shelter (May–Oct).
Special regulations: walleye 18–26" must be released (one over 26" allowed). Crappie limit 5, sunfish limit 10. Connected to Big Pine Lake via the Otter Tail River.
4,730 acres · Max depth 76 ft
Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Boating, Kayaking
Public boat launch available. Large lake with excellent shoreline habitat including bulrush, cattail, and wild rice beds.
Walleye slot limit: release 18–26". Northern pike average 22 inches with fast growth. Connected to Little Pine Lake via the Otter Tail River.
7,545 acres · Max depth 65 ft
Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Paddling
Three public boat ramps: SE side off County Road 14, SW side, and north side off County Road 35. 20+ fish species.
Second-largest lake in Otter Tail County. 83% of the lake is under 15 feet deep — ideal for wading and panfish. Mostly undeveloped shoreline with wild rice beds.
1,280 acres ·
Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Swimming, Boating
DNR public access with concrete boat ramp and parking on the south shore. Free and open to the public.
General MN DNR fishing regulations apply. Popular family-friendly lake near Perham.
1,579 acres ·
Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie, Wildlife Viewing
Public boat launch available via MN DNR access site.
Close to being a complete fishing package — strong populations of bass, pike, walleye, bluegill, crappie, and yellow perch.
Enjoy Perham's 27-hole golf course and dedicated disc golf options for all skill levels.
Bike trails, neighborhood parks, and the community center create recreation access in every season.