Big Watab Lake

Stearns County, Minnesota

Big Watab Lake is in Collegeville, Minnesota, under 25 miles from St Cloud. For another big-city trip, Minneapolis is under 80 miles away.

The St. Cloud Regional Airport is under 30 miles away, and the St. Cloud Hospital is under 20 miles away. For international travel, the Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is 90 miles away.

On and Around the Water

Big Watab Lake spans 245 acres with a maximum depth of 123 feet. It's the perfect spot for recreation and relaxation in a beautiful setting.

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 northern tip of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, brown trout, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout, rock bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, least darter, pugnose shiner, and tadpole madtom.

The nearby Stearns County Park offers 683 acres of scenic woodlands, open prairies, wetlands, and unquarried bedrock areas. The park hosts a plentitude of natural native flora and fauna, as well as trails for walking, biking, and skiing.

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.

Quiet Lake Living Close

Those hoping to get away from the hustle of city life while still being close to the excitement will love calling Big Watab Lake home.