| Nest Lake | |
| Location: | Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates: | 45.2597°N -94.9675°W |
| Type: | lake |
| Inflow: | Crow River |
| Rivers: | Crow River |
| Outflow: | Old Mill Inn Dam |
| Islands: | 2 |
| Pushpin Map: | Minnesota |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of the lake in Minnesota. |
Nest Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Nest Lake was named for the many nests of double-crested cormorants once seen there by early settlers.[1]
Nest lake's major inlet is the Crow River. The lakes major outlet is Old Mill Inn Dam which drains into Green Lake.[2]
The lake is home to two islands.
Some species of fish in the lake include; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleyes, sunfish, and northern pike
Visitors to the lake are able to kayak, fish, swim, and boat, along with many other activities. A Girl Scout camp, Camp Sanderson, is located along the lake's shore. The Glacial Lakes State Trail has a bridge that runs over a narrow part of the lake. Nest Lake borders the Ringo-Nest State Wildlife Management Park.[3]
Nest Lake is home to many resorts. These include; Peaceful Oaks Resort and Island View Resort.[4]