Venstrom Lake - Maplewood Twp

Located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Venstrom Lake sits in Maplewood Township, a three-hour drive from downtown Minneapolis.

Several hospitals and medical centers are nearby, including Essentia Health St. Mary’s- Pelican Rapids Clinic (a twelve-minute drive) and Fergus Falls Historic State Hospital (an hour's drive). St. Cloud Regional Airport is the nearest commercial airport, which offers flights all year long.

Venstrom Lake

Venstrom Lake is relatively small for the area. It is home to a diverse population of fish and is well regarded among local fishermen for its variety of species, including Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.

There are many activities on the lake for families to enjoy, including boating, watersports, and swimming.

What's Nearby?

There are several delicious restaurants in the area, such as Taqueria Escobar, Zorbaz, and Big J’s Smokehouse.

There are many other activities surrounding Venstrom Lake to excite visitors. The World’s Largest Catfish is a classic Minnesotan roadside attraction that is sure to draw every member of the family in for a photo.

Trowbridge Creek Zoo offers a wide variety of animals to delight young visitors. Several waterfowl production areas in the nearby area give a look into the natural world that will delight everyone.

Enjoy Your Surroundings

Venstrom Lake is a wonderful, secluded getaway with a wide variety of sights and experiences that travelers won’t be able to find anywhere else!