Lida Lakes Improvement District

Welcome to the Lida Lakes Improvement District (LLID) website. This website is intended as a primary communication platform and reference resource for the residents of the LLID.

The LLID was officially established by Otter Tail County on July 13th, 2021. The purpose of LLID is to preserve and protect the lakes and to increase and enhance the use and enjoyment of the lakes. It is in the public interest that the LLID work to: preserve the natural character of the lakes and their shoreline environment where feasible and practical; improve the quality of water in the lakes; provide for reasonable assurance of water in the lakes, where feasible and practicable; and to assure protection of the lakes from detrimental effects of human activities and certain natural processes.

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Lida Tales

Read and send us your favorite stories of Lake Lida

Aquatic Invasive Species

LLID does a lot of work to prevent the spread of invasive species into and out of the lakes.

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Catch Limits

Lida Lakes has slot limits for Walleye and Black Crappie and catch limits on Crappie and BlueGill that vary from Minnesota standard limits. The Walleye regulation is that 17"- 26" are protected and are catch and release. Only one over 26" is allowed in possession. The Black Crappie regulation is an 11" minimum length. Lida also has a maximum of 10 Crappies and BlueGill in possession. All other Minnesota fishing regulations apply. Anglers are asked to get catch and release fish out and back in the water as soon as possible.