Nest Lake | |
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Location | Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
Coordinates | 45°15′35″N 94°58′3″W / 45.25972°N 94.96750°W |
Type | lake |
Primary inflows | Crow River |
River sources | Crow River |
Primary outflows | Old Mill Inn Dam |
Islands | 2 |
Nest Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. [1]
Nest Lake was named for the many nests of double-crested cormorants once seen there by early settlers. [2]
Nest lake's major inlet is the Crow River. The lakes major outlet is Old Mill Inn Dam which drains into Green Lake. [3]
The lake is home to two islands.
Some species of fish in the lake include; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleyes, sunfish, and northern pike [3]
Visitors to the lake are able to kayak, [3] fish, swim, and boat, along with many other activities. A Girl Scout camp, Camp Sanderson, is located along the lake's shore. The Glacial Lakes State Trail has a bridge that runs over a narrow part of the lake. Nest Lake borders the Ringo-Nest State Wildlife Management Park. [4]
Nest Lake is home to many resorts. These include; Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort. [5]
Nest Lake | |
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Location | Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
Coordinates | 45°15′35″N 94°58′3″W / 45.25972°N 94.96750°W |
Type | lake |
Primary inflows | Crow River |
River sources | Crow River |
Primary outflows | Old Mill Inn Dam |
Islands | 2 |
Nest Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. [1]
Nest Lake was named for the many nests of double-crested cormorants once seen there by early settlers. [2]
Nest lake's major inlet is the Crow River. The lakes major outlet is Old Mill Inn Dam which drains into Green Lake. [3]
The lake is home to two islands.
Some species of fish in the lake include; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleyes, sunfish, and northern pike [3]
Visitors to the lake are able to kayak, [3] fish, swim, and boat, along with many other activities. A Girl Scout camp, Camp Sanderson, is located along the lake's shore. The Glacial Lakes State Trail has a bridge that runs over a narrow part of the lake. Nest Lake borders the Ringo-Nest State Wildlife Management Park. [4]
Nest Lake is home to many resorts. These include; Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort. [5]