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Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota

Clitherall Lake

A 2,540-acre lake, reaching 69 ft deep in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Clitherall Lake sits in Otter Tail County, Minnesota that covers about 2,540 acres and reaches roughly 69 ft at its deepest. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.

Public access is listed for the lake. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.

Clitherall Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Minnesota rules and the local ordinance first.

Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Clitherall Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Clitherall Lake covers roughly 2,540 acres and reaches about 69 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.