Big Trout Lake

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Big Trout Lake touches Manhattan Beach, Crosslake, and Pine River, Minnesota. The lake is under 40 miles from Brainerd and under 135 miles from Duluth.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 45 miles away, and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby is 31 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 140 miles away.

On and Around the Lake

Big Trout Lake spans 1,363 acres with a maximum depth of 128 feet. This size means residents have plenty of room to enjoy recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the eastern side of the water.

Anglers can find black bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed, bluegill, smallmouth bass, cisco, lake trout, walleye, largemouth bass, whitefish, northern pike, yellow perch, and more.

To the west is Foot Hills State Forest. This state park covers over 46,890 acres with cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATV trails.

The Whitefish Golf Club offers 18 championship holes cut out of the northern Minnesota forest. The location features a driving range, practice green, and sand bunker to sharpen your skills. For a meal and a drink, head to Bogey’s Bar and Grill at the clubhouse.

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.

Premier Lake Living

Those looking for a relaxing spot outside the hustle of urban life with the option for a day or weekend trip will love to call Big Trout Lake home.