Lougee Lake

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Lougee Lake sits in the northern sector of Merrifield, Minnesota, just 16.6 miles from Brainerd. Another big-city destination is Duluth, under 140 miles away.

The Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby is just 15.9 miles away, and the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 17.6 miles away, making travel and care an easy amenity for residents. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 135 miles away.

Residents can shop at the Westgate Mall and try local flavors such as Valeri Ann’s Family Foods and Harpo’s Saloon.

Large Wonder

Spanning 212 acres with a maximum depth of 53 feet, Lougee Lake has plenty of space for residents to enjoy recreation and relaxation.

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 northwestern side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, white sucker, blacknose shiner, golden shiner, and spottail shiner.

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.

The Beauty of Nature

Those seeking to surround themselves with the beauty of nature will love calling Lougee Lake home.