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Local favourite lake · Otter Tail, Minnesota

Lake Jacobs

Lake Jacobs is a lake in Otter Tail, Minnesota.

Lake Jacobs: 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 Lake Jacobs

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 Lake Jacobs — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.57157, -96.20564. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Jacobs full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Jacobs?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Jacobs?

    Nearby: Grove Lake (lake, 9 km), North Lizzie Isle (lake, 21 km), Lake Lida (lake, 23 km), Twentyone Lake (lake, 24 km), Crystal Lake (lake, 25 km), Lake Oscar (lake, 28 km).