White Bear Lake - White Bear Lake

Twin Cities Metro Lake 

Less than half an hour from both Minneapolis and St. Paul, White Bear Lake serves as one of the primary lakes for the area, and employs over 13,000 citizens at and around the water. 

Large Lake Legend

The lakes original inhabitants were members of the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes, giving the lake it's name centuries ago, and passing it down from generation to generation. 

The Township of White Bear Lake was established in 1858, the same year Minnesota was granted statehood. 

White Bear Lake is the largest of the six area lakes covering 2,417 acres. 

Explore, Fish and Enjoy the Winter Weather

Public fishing piers at White Bear Lake make casting in a line for the 15 different types of fish that can be found in the lake effortless. 

During the winter months ice skating, cross country skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing and snow shoeing all become popular activities at the frozen lake. 

The Tamarack Nature Center located just a couple miles off the lake, provides two miles of nature trails, a rock fortress to explore, and the perfect place to set up a picnic. 

Excercise, Eats and Entertainment

White Bear Lake Township Day honors the community each year with a day full of live music, food and a historical display. 

Marketfest takes place several times throughout the summer just off the shore of White Bear Lake, inviting guests to enjoy carnival games, inflatables, a petting zoo and even a car show. 

Taste of White Bear Lake, held at Pine Tree Apple Orchard every September, is a fundraising event that offers locals the chance to sample food and drink from the area's finest restaurants and brewries. 

Run along the shore of White Bear Lake in the annual Bear Water Run, dontaing 100% of proceeds to charity, this run serves as the perfect prep for the Twin Cities Marathon. 

Finding Your Ideal White Bear Location Lifestyle

Whether you want to reamain just a leap and a skip away from the Twin Cities, or you're looking for an escape to fish, swim and relax White Bear Lake has the property for you. 

White Bear Lake real estate lists nearly $15 million in lake home property, there's never been a better time to step into your lake lifestyle than right now.