Locke Lake

Wright County, Minnesota

Locke Lake is a 136-acre lake located in Silver Creek, Minnesota. The lake is under 25 miles from St Cloud and under 55 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 65 miles away, and the CentraCare – Monticello Hospital is under 15 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Locke Lake is the perfect size for enjoying recreation and relaxation. Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline.

There's a public access point with a concrete ramp, a parking lot, a dock, and a restroom. Many homes have private docks to easily explore the water.

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, smallmouth bass, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, bowfin, common carp, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, suckers, white sucker, bluntnose minnow, brook silverside, emerald shiner, Johnny darter, ninespine stickleback, spotfin shiner, and spottail shiner.

Around the Area

When you’re hungry, head to nearby Monticello and stop at local eateries like Perkin’s Restaurant and Bakery, Pizza Ranch, and Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant.

Also in nearby Monticello is Montissippi Park, a 170-acre space that features many outdoor activities. There is a walking/hiking/biking trail, an 18-hole disc golf course, a boat launch, and more.

Monticello Country Club is another popular spot in the nearby town. Schedule a tee time on the green or grab lunch from their restaurant.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

Why Locke Lake?

For a location that has the classic lake life feel with all of the amenities of the suburbs, Locke Lake is the right spot for a lake property!