Nokay Lake

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Nokay Lake is in Nokay Lake Township, Minnesota, just 14 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 20 miles away, and there are two hospitals within 15 miles: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby and Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Residents heading into town can visit the Westgate Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Green Lantern Bar & Grill.

On the Water Fun

Spanning 703 acres and with a max depth of 42 feet, Nokay Lake has all the joys of a large lake while maintaining the atmosphere of a small lake.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views.

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

Visit Brainerd

Often referred to as "Minnesota’s Playground," Brainerd is a bustling city full of attractions, history, entertainment, delicious dining, and outdoor adventures.

The Paul Bunyan Trail offers plenty of fun in nature. The area has over 120 miles of bike trails, small towns to explore, snowmobiling trails, cross-country skiing trails, geocaching, kayaking, and fishing.

Speaking of Paul Bunyan, don't skip Paul Bunyan Land! This amusement park has 27 rides, attractions, and a pioneer village. The highlight of the park is a 26-foot-tall animated and talking statue of Paul Bunyan that greets guests by name.

Safari North is a wildlife park promoting education and conservation while allowing visitors to get up close and personal with many animals. Guests can also feed a giraffe, ride a camel, mingle with parakeets, dig for dinosaurs, visit play areas, and enjoy a petting zoo.

After a long day of sightseeing, enjoy a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant such as Ernies On Gull, The Classic Grill at Madden's, The Barn, The Local 218, and Christmas Point, Inc.

Fun and Relaxing

Those looking for the perfect balance of fun and relaxation will love living on Nokay Lake.