Nest Lake
| Nest Lake | |
|---|---|
  Nest Lake | |
| 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.
Organisms
[edit]Fish
[edit]Some species of fish in the lake include; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleyes, sunfish, and northern pike[3]
Recreational Activities
[edit]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]
Resorts
[edit]Nest Lake is home to many resorts. These include; Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nest Lake
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 274.
- ^ a b c "Nest Lake - New London, Minnesota". Willmar Lakes Area. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Ringo-Nest WMA". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "Island View Resort on Nest Lake - Spicer, Minnesota". Willmar Lakes Area. Retrieved 2021-05-04.