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Big Spunk Lake

Minnesota

3Listings$185K-$575K$1.2MTotal Value
Big Spunk Lake, Minnesota

Big Spunk Lake real estate is regarded as a limited inventory market in Minnesota for lake homes and lake lots.

Typically, buyers can find very few Big Spunk Lake homes for sale, and very few Big Spunk Lake lots and land for sale.

Big Spunk Lake has 4 miles of shoreline and is a mid-sized Minnesota lake.

About Big Spunk Lake

Convenient to St Cloud

Big Spunk Lake (or Upper Spunk Lake) is located in Avon, Minnesota, only 20 miles northwest of St Cloud. Amenities like the St Cloud Hospital and St Cloud Regional Airport are only a half-hour away.

There are small-town establishments around Avon such as cafes, fast food, stores, auto shops, and more.

Stunning Lake Waters

The calm and beautiful expanse of Big Spunk Lake welcomes you to recreate or relax, with scenic views to enjoy. It spans roughly 415 acres with a maximum depth of 38 feet.

The lake is a popular spot for boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have docks, making it easy to explore the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, sunfish, cisco, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, common carp, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, bluntnose minnow, brook silverside, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, common shiner, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, least darter, pugnose shiner, and spottail shiner.

Upper Spunk Lake County Park is on the southern end of the water. It spans seven acres and offers a picnic area, canoe access, and fishing spots.

A Popular Lake Beach

Big Spunk Lake's neighboring lake, Middle Spunk Lake, is home to Avon Beach. The beach has long been a local hangout spot. People of all ages dip into the lake’s cool, inviting waters.

Visit St Cloud

St Cloud is a beautiful city filled with historical, cultural, recreational activities to excite every visitor. From family-friendly sites to a night out on the town, this area is not one to miss.

Munsinger Gardens is a spectacular and beautiful garden next to the Mississippi River. These gardens are known for their shade-loving plants, including numerous hostas and ferns.

Stearns History Museum offers an extensive lineup of programs, events, and attractions for visitors about the history of people, places, and stories in Central Minnesota. Outside, there is an 80-acre nature park with walking trails, wildlife, and a skateboard park.

Beaver Islands Trail is a great spot for biking and hiking with excellent views of the Mississippi River.

The top-rated restaurants in the city are Coyote Moon Grille, Star of India, Granite City Food & Brewery, Olde Brick House, and White Horse.

Living the Lake Life

Big Spunk Lake makes an excellent location for raising a family, retiring, or hosting renters. Its naturally beautiful scenery will impress visitors of all sorts.

Lake Overview

  • 4mi. of Shoreline
  • 15ft. Avg. Depth
  • 38ft. Deepest Depth
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    415
  • Public Boat Ramps
    2

Information

  • Counties: Stearns County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Crappie

Restrictions

  • Motorized boats are allowed.
  • Boating restrictions (No).

Amenities

Golf Courses
Albany Golf Club
Albany, MN
Campgrounds
Double Down Camp
Richmond, MN

Nearby

Hospitals
St. Cloud Hospital
Airports
St. Cloud Regional Airport