Hanging Kettle Lake

Next to Town

Hanging Kettle Lake is in Farm Island Township, Minnesota, around 35 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 35 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 115 miles away. For medical care, the Riverwood Healthcare Center Hospital is under 10 miles away.

Residents can also visit the nearby Westgate Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Roadside Restaurant.

Small Miracle

Spanning 316 acres and with a max depth of 16 feet, Hanging Kettle Lake is the perfect place to kick back and relax.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have private docks, but residents can access a public boat launch on the western side.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, cisco, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, bowfin, greater redhorse, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, common shiner, golden shiner, Johnny darter, spottail shiner, and tadpole madtom.

Explore Aitkin

Those looking for entertainment of the lake can visit the nearby town of Aitkin.

One popular attraction is the Jaques Art Center, where visitors can walk through the gallery and see the art on display.

Another popular attraction is Traditions Mini-Golf, where visitors can grab a club and have a day full of fun with the whole family.

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.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a taste of small-town life will love living the lake life on Hanging Kettle Lake.