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Local favourite lake · Otter Tail, Minnesota

Shallow Lake

Shallow Lake is a lake in Otter Tail, Minnesota.

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Shallow 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 Shallow 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 Shallow Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.56117, -95.83203. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shallow Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Shallow Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Shallow Lake?

    Nearby: Pine Lake (lake, 6 km), Star Lake, E Quiram Public Water Access (lake, 7 km), Lake Lida (lake, 13 km), Crystal Lake (lake, 14 km), Dead Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, 14 km), Twentyone Lake (lake, 17 km).