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Hoot Lake Boat Ramp

Hoot Lake Public Boat Ramp provides concrete boat access to Hoot Lake in Otter Tail County, designed for launching watercraft up to 18 feet in length.

The site offers portage access around the nearby Hoot Lake Dam and connects to the Otter Tail River Water Trail, with minimum flow requirements maintained year-round to support recreational boating. Shoreline fishing is also available at this location.


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