Bay Lake

Located Near Multiple Cities

Bay Lake is located near Deerwood and Crosby, Minnesota, which are home to restaurants, shops, hotels, and schools. Brainerd is 20 miles west of the lake, where there is the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport and Essential Health St. Joseph Hospital.

Minneapolis and Duluth are just two hours away and are hit locations for entertainment, attractions, and nightlife.

Winding Waters

Bay Lake is a uniquely shaped body of water featuring small basins and bays along with three islands. Church Island is the largest, covering 72 acres, and is open to the public for outdoor activities.

The lake spans 2,320 acres and the waters have an impressive clarity level of 24 feet and can be as deep as 74 feet.

Recreation with a View

Bay Lake is a nature watcher's dream; in still areas around the water, you are likely to spot loons, mallards, or otters. Its wooded shores are home to deer, moose, and elk.

Kayakers and canoers paddle around the shores while others run the waters on pontoons, speed boats, and bass boats.

Water skiing is a popular activity, along with fishing and swimming.

Other Attractions

Rutger's Bay Lake Golf Course, located on the lake's north shore, features an 18-hole course, restaurant, spa, and pool.

For some of the best mountain biking in the county, visit the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Biking Trails. The well-maintained system features forest, prairie, and lake landscapes.

Start Living Life on the Water

There is always something happening at Bay Lake, but that does not mean it is any less relaxing. Purchase a property here to surround yourself with the beauty and tranquility of pristine waters and tall pines.