Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County Fishing
Otter Tail County, 1,428 acres, 51 feet deep.
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Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County, the basics
Count on 1,428 acres of water at Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County, a lake in Otter Tail County. The DNR depth record tops out at 51 feet, with an average of 16.3 feet. Roughly 50% of the water (714 acres) sits shallower than 15 feet. For supplies, Dalton sits about 4 miles from the lake point. Management falls to the Fergus Falls area fisheries office.
DNR sampling has turned up walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. The DNR access layer lists 1 public water access. DNR crews completed a standard survey on June 24, 2024. Walleye came in at 10.22 per gill net, above the normal range for similar lakes (3.3-8.8).
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Figures are from the June 24, 2024 standard survey, with the normal range for comparable lakes.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 92 | 10.22 | 3.3-8.8 | 1.64 | 1.2-2.1 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 6 | 0.6 | 0.2-0.8 | 3.59 | 1.0-2.7 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 149 | 16.56 | 2.8-9.0 | 2.48 | 1.6-2.8 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.2 | 2.14 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 66 | 7.33 | 7.0-46.3 | 0.09 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.1 | 0.6-3.5 | 0.04 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.2 | 0.4-2.3 | 0.28 | 0.3-0.6 |
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 330 | 33 | 4.4-49.0 | 0.16 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 7 | 0.7 | 0.3-1.3 | 2.32 | 0.2-0.8 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard electrofishing | 61 | 157.87 | 2.29 | ||
| Smallmouth bass | Standard gill nets | 6 | 0.67 | 0.1-0.9 | 3.44 | 0.9-2.0 |
| Smallmouth bass | Standard trap nets | 4 | 0.4 | 0.1-0.9 | 1.52 | 0.2-0.5 |
Gill net results from Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
DNR biologists on Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
“South Ten Mile Lake is located in southwestern Otter Tail County approximately five miles southwest of Dalton, MN.”
“South Ten Mile Lake is a 1,411-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake that is part of the Pomme de Terre River Watershed.”
“The Pomme de Terre River inlet is located along the north shoreline while the outlet is located along the south shoreline.”
“The inlet is navigable by boat through a culvert into North Ten Mile Lake.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Ten Mile Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Reaching Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County by boat
- Ten Mile Lake Access near Dalton1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Landings around Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County on the map
- Clear Lake Access near DaltonClear, 2 miles east
- Johnson Lake Access near DaltonJohnson, 7 miles northeast
- Swan Lake Access near DaltonSwan, 7 miles north
- Pomme De Terre Lake (W) AccessPomme de Terre, 7 miles southeast
- Sewell Lake AccessSewell, 7 miles east
- Lightning Lake AccessLightning, 7 miles southwest
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Shallows and depth on Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
The clarity record for Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County holds 6 Secchi readings going back to 2006.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County level reading
The DNR lake level record for Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County is a manual gauge series, so the latest entry carries its date rather than a live value.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Species the DNR has recorded in Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
DNR survey crews recorded each fish on this Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County list.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Fish you may keep from Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
For the species listed here, Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County follows its own regulations instead of statewide limits.
| Species | Regulation | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass | All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession. |
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
The pike and bass rows shown are the North-central Zone rows, the zone Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County falls in.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County next to nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County | 1,428 | 51 | 1 | 10.22 | |
| North Ten Mile Lake | 2 miles north | 654 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| Clear Lake, Otter Tail County | 3 miles east | 399 | 29 | 1 | 4.44 |
| Rose Lake near Dalton, Otter Tail County | 5 miles north | 108 | 37 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Johnson Lake, Otter Tail County | 6 miles northeast | 419 | 32 | 1 | 1.44 |
| Swan Lake, Otter Tail County | 7 miles north | 749 | 44 | 1 | 4.56 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Around Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County, up close
Lakes worth a look near Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
- North Ten Mile Lake2 miles north
- Clear Lake, Otter Tail County3 miles east
- Rose Lake near Dalton, Otter Tail County5 miles north
- Johnson Lake, Otter Tail County6 miles northeast
- Swan Lake, Otter Tail County7 miles north
Tackle stops on the way to Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
- T & B's Short Stopfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Ashby, 7 miles
- Chumpy's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Elbow Lake, 9 miles
- Fleet Farmsporting goods store, Fergus Falls, 13 miles
- Ben's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Battle Lake, 16 miles
- Urbank Live Bait Incbait and tackle shop, Clitherall, 17 miles
- Big Foot Gas & Groceryfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Vining, 23 miles
Overnight bases for Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
- Dalton4 miles
- Ashby7 miles
- Wendell9 miles
Counties surrounding Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
- Otter Tail Countyseat: Fergus Falls
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Reader questions on Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County
How far is Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County from a city?
It lies in Otter Tail County, managed from the Fergus Falls fisheries office, about 4 miles from Dalton.
How much surface water does LakeFinder give Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County?
1,428 acres, 51 feet at the deepest.
Can I trailer a boat onto Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County?
There are 1 public access; Ten Mile Lake Access near Dalton is the largest.
Does Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County have walleye?
The DNR has recorded walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.
How recent is the Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County survey?
Most recently on June 24, 2024 (standard survey). walleye ran 10.22 per gill net.
Does Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County have special regulations?
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
Is a trout stamp needed on Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
What is the water clarity of Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County?
Average Secchi clarity is 9.9 feet.
Is there a bait and tackle stop near Ten Mile Lake, Otter Tail County?
T & B's Short Stop is nearest at 7 miles.
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