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Local favourite lake · Otter Tail, Minnesota

Big Pine Lake

Big Pine Lake is a lake in Otter Tail, Minnesota.

Big Pine Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Big Pine Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Big Pine Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.60930, -95.49550. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Big Pine Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Big Pine Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Big Pine Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Big Pine Lake?

    Nearby: Buchanan Lake (lake, 23 km), Finn Creek Museum (museum, 27 km), Portage Lake (lake, 27 km), Dead Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, 28 km), Pine Lake (lake, 29 km), Five Lake (lake, 29 km).