Nest Lake
| Nest Lake | |
|---|---|
  Nest Lake | |
| Location | Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45°15′35″N 94°58′3″W / 45.25972°N 94.96750°WCoordinates: 45°15′35″N 94°58′3″W / 45.25972°N 94.96750°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| 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, Minnesota, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Nest Lake was named for the many nests of double-crested cormorant once seen there by early settlers.[2]
Nest Lake's major inlet is the Crow River. The lake's major outlet is Old Mill Inn Dam, which drains into Green Lake.[3]
The lake is home to two islands.
Organisms
Fish
Some species of fish in the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish, and northern pike.[3]
Recreational Activities
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
Nest Lake is home to many resorts, including Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ 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. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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.
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