Lake Lida is a sandy lake located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. Lida Township is named after the lake and is centered directly over it. The lake is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) long from north to south, and is a maximum of four miles (6 km) wide from east to west from the widest point. "South Lake Lida" is located directly south of the main lake, separated only by a land bridge. Almost adjacent to the north of Lake Lida are comparatively sized Lake Lizzie and smaller Lake Crystal.

Lake Lida
Location of Lake Lida in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Lake Lida in Minnesota, USA.
Lake Lida
Location of Lake Lida in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Lake Lida in Minnesota, USA.
Lake Lida
LocationOtter Tail County, Minnesota
Coordinates46°35′N 95°58′W / 46.58°N 95.96°W / 46.58; -95.96
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length6 mi (9.7 km)
Max. width4 mi (6.4 km)
Surface area5,564 acres (22.5 km2)
Max. depth58 ft (18 m)

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Lake Lida reaches a maximum depth of 58 feet (18 m) in the northern part of the lake and covers an area of 5,564 acres (22.5 km2).