Flowage Lake - Workman Twp

Aitkin County, Minnesota

Flowage Lake is in Workman Township, Minnesota, under 55 miles from Grand Rapids. For other city trips, Brainerd and Duluth are under 85 miles away.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport and the Range Regional Airport are under 65 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 85 miles away. For medical care, the Riverwood Healthcare Center Hospital is under 35 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Flowage Lake is a part of a chain of rivers and bays that flow into Big Sandy Lake. The chain roughly covers 16 square miles or 10,240 square acres in total.

Although the fishing reports indicate that there are little to no fish on the lake, that isn’t a problem! This chain of lakes allows an infinite amount of spots for great fishing. Big Sandy, about four miles upriver, boasts over 30 species with the most common being walleye, northern pike, and black crappie, among others.

Boating is very popular in this area for riding and fishing, as there are multiple ramps and docks to launch from on the chain. Kayaking and canoeing would be fun as well, as there are miles of different bodies of water to explore.

Around the Area

With multiple state parks surrounding Flowage Lake, this is the perfect location for hiking enthusiasts! Savanna Portage State Park, Grayling State Wildlife Management, and McGregor Marsh Scientific and Natural Area are under 30 minutes away.

Less than two hours away from McGregor is the largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Superior. So, if you like water sports, shipwrecks, gorgeous parks, historic lighthouses, and much more, this is the place to be!

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz collection, including the world-famous ruby-red slippers from the movie.

If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

Remote Location, Beautiful Nature

If you’re looking for something remote with plenty of options to get out and explore all of the beautiful sights Minnesota has to offer, then you’ve found the perfect match with Flowage Lake!