Lake Sallie
An active, welcoming lake community with a one-of-a-kind boat tram to Detroit Lake.
- Area
- 1,280 acres
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Clarity
- 7.28 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.75 mi
- Littoral area
- 577 acres
- County
- Becker County
Minnesota DNR lake ID 03035900. Clarity is the mean Secchi depth; littoral area is the shallow water (under 15 ft) where plants grow.
Lake Sallie has a reputation for a welcoming, active lake community: neighbors who know each other, weekends on the water, traditions built over time. It has more energy than the quieter lakes without feeling crowded.
Its best feature isn't on the lake at all. The Dunton Locks boat tram is a working rail system that lifts your boat out of the water and carries it over the grade toward Muskrat Lake and Detroit Lake. And no one talks about Sallie without mentioning the Hotel Shoreham, a bistro and pizzeria dating to 1910. Pulling the boat up to its dock for pizza is a Lake Sallie tradition.
What stands out
- Boat access toward Detroit Lake via the Dunton Locks tram
- Minutes from Detroit Country Club and downtown Detroit Lakes
- Dunton Locks County Park: trails, fishing piers and winter ski trails
- A good balance of activity and quiet for all ages
The market
Limited shoreline and consistent buyer demand keep the Lake Sallie market competitive. Well-positioned homes can command strong offers.
What you'll find on the water:
- Seasonal cabins with classic Minnesota charm
- Updated lake homes ready for year-round living
- Lakefront properties with strong frontage
Buying on Lake Sallie
- Find the best spots on the lake for your goals
- Weigh shoreline, elevation, water depth and long-term value
- Avoid the costly mistakes unique to lake property
- Surface on-market and off-market opportunities
Selling on Lake Sallie
- High-impact marketing aimed at qualified lake buyers
- Pricing built on real-time lake market data
- Professional presentation of your property's strengths
- The goal: the best price in the least time on market