Ocheda Lake - Bigelow Twp

Nobles County, Minnesota

Ocheda Lake is in Bigelow Township, Minnesota, not far from the Iowa and South Dakota borders. For big-city trips, Rochester is under 185 miles away, and Minneapolis is under 215 miles away.

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is under miles away, and the Sanford Worthington Medical Center is under miles away. For international travel, the Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 210 miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the Iowa Great Lakes Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.

Big and Beautiful

Spanning 1,691 acres and a max depth of five feet, Ocheda Lake has plenty of room for new residents to settle down. The lake has three sections connected by two narrow channels.

Popular activities include kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the beautiful views. Many homes have docks, but there are public access points on the middle and west basins.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, channel catfish, northern pike, orange-spotted sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, creek chub, golden shiner, and tadpole madtom.

Explore Worthington

Those looking for excitement off the water can discover everything Worthington has to offer.

One popular attraction is the Nobles County Pioneer Village, where visitors can tour the village and learn all about the local history.

Another popular attraction is the Worthington Golf Course, where visitors can grab a club and test their skills out on the green.

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.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a slice of small-town life will love living on Ocheda Lake.