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Nest Lake

Coordinates: 45°15′35″N 94°58′3″W / 45.25972°N 94.96750°W / 45.25972; -94.96750
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Nest Lake
Location of the lake in Minnesota.
Location of the lake in Minnesota.
Nest Lake
LocationKandiyohi County, Minnesota
Coordinates45°15′35″N 94°58′3″W / 45.25972°N 94.96750°W / 45.25972; -94.96750
Typelake
Primary inflowsCrow River
River sourcesCrow River
Primary outflowsOld Mill Inn Dam
Islands2

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

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Fish

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Some species of fish in the lake include; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleyes, sunfish, and northern pike[3]

Recreational Activities

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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

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Nest Lake is home to many resorts. These include; Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nest Lake
  2. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 274.
  3. ^ a b c "Nest Lake - New London, Minnesota". Willmar Lakes Area. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  4. ^ "Ringo-Nest WMA". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  5. ^ "Island View Resort on Nest Lake - Spicer, Minnesota". Willmar Lakes Area. Retrieved 2021-05-04.