Nest Lake
Nest Lake was named for the many nests of double-crested cormorants once seen there by early settlers.
Nest lake's major inlet is the Crow River. The lakes major outlet is Old Mill Inn Dam which drains into Green Lake.
The lake is home to two islands.
Organisms
Fish
Some species of fish in the lake include; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleyes, sunfish, and northern pike
Recreational Activities
Visitors to the lake are able to kayak, 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.
Resorts
Nest Lake is home to many resorts. These include; Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort.
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.
- ^ "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.