Otter Tail River Reservoir West

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Otter River Tail Reservoir is a picturesque river that runs right through the heart of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Fergus Falls is roughly 177 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Located in Otter Tail County, this reservoir is just half of a mile away from Lake Region Healthcare and 68 miles away from Hector International Airport.

On the Water

Otter Tail River Reservoir runs approximately 2 miles making it ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. This reservoir also makes a serene and peaceful place to enjoy nature and relax. Fishing is popular in the reservoir and its surrounding areas. Anglers can be lucky to find smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, black bullhead, and more!

Explore Nature

Fergus Falls has over 500 acres of green area where you can find disc golf, playgrounds, trails, and campgrounds along with numerous parks. Maplewood State Park is just a short drive north of the reservoir and makes the perfect place to spend the day. Sunning fall colors, an extensive network of trails, and 150 species of birds, make this a nature lover’s paradise. Located just half an hour west, Glendalough State Park is better known for its history and lore. The park is also home to the Annie Battle Lake which is known for producing large panfish.

What's Around

Fergus Falls is home to over 20 diverse restaurants and eateries. Some of the better-known places to eat around the area include Mable Murphy’s, The Viking Cafe, and Fiesta Brava. Fergus Falls is home to many national retailers including Dunham Sports, Walmart, and Mills Fleet Farm, just to name a few. Located on the west end of town, you will find the larger retailers as well as the Westridge Mall and many restaurants. The Lakes Region Arts Council and Kaddatz Art Gallery in Fergus Falls offer great visual arts opportunities. Rotating exhibits, gallery crawls and festivals provide great “eye candy” for sophisticated and novice art lovers alike.

Why Otter Tail River Reservoir?

Otter Tail River Reservoir offers great amenities and location. With fun-filled surrounding areas and plenty of things to do on the water, Otter Tail River Reservoir makes an excellent choice when choosing your next lake home property.