Hoot Lake - Fergus Falls

Otter Trail County, Minnesota

Hoot Lake is in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, under 60 miles from Detroit Lakes and Alexandria.

The Hector International Airport is under 80 miles away, and Lake Region Healthcare is under five miles away.

Fun On The Water

Hoot Lake has a footprint of 161 acres and has a maximum depth of 20 feet, offering plenty of room for lake fun.

Whether you bring equipment or rent at a shop nearby, the lake offers boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and tubing.

For anglers, Hoot Lake hosts amateur and professional fishing tournaments. Those looking to toss out a line can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, lake sturgeon, largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

Around the Area

The fun of Hoot Lake does not stop at the water! Fergus Lake offers an abundance of entertainment for residents.

A Center for the Arts offers year-round music, dance, theater, and visual arts programs.

The Otter Tail County Historical Museum provides authentic recreations of period rooms and hands-on activities. For the little ones, Otter Cove Children’s Museum features state-of-the-art interactive indoor learning spaces.

While experiencing the outdoors, Hoot Lake offers biking and walking trails, hunting areas, golf courses, skiing and snowmobile trails, annual rodeos, car races, and BMX shows.

Visit Detroit Lakes

No matter the season, the list of things to do in Detroit Lakes doesn’t stop.

With more than 400 lakes within 25 miles, Detroit Lakes offers more freshwater and miles of shoreline than any other vacation destination in northwest Minnesota.

Detroit Lakes is home to numerous local restaurants, art galleries, shopping, and outdoor parks. There are also annual events and festivals here!

After a fun-filled day, take a break at any of the highly-rated restaurants in the city. Top picks include Zorbaz, Brygge Taps & Taste, The Fireside, Lakeside Tavern & Brewery, and Long Bridge.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home, Hoot Lake is an excellent option!