Lake Emily - Emily

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Lake Emily is in Emily, Minnesota, around 35 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 40 miles away, and the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby is 18.8 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 120 miles away.

Big and Beautiful

Spanning 720 acres and with a max depth of 13 feet, Lake Emily has plenty of room for residents to explore.

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

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

Explore Emily

Those looking for fun off the water can discover everything Emily has to offer residents.

One popular attraction is the Emily Greens Golf Course, where visitors can grab a club and test their skills out on the course.

Another popular attraction is Crow Wing Kayaks, where visitors can rent a kayak and have a day full of fun.

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 slice of small-town life will love living on Lake Emily.