'Bay Lake' is a body of water located in the Brainerd Lakes region of
Minnesota. The
lake has a surface area of and approximately of shoreline. The maximum depth of the lake is . The Ojibway called the lake Ses-sa-beg-a-mah, which has been translated as "lake of many bays" or "lake of many arms."
Bay Lake is located within
Bay Lake Township, approximately east of
Brainerd, Minnesota and five miles (8 km) northwest of
Garrison, Minnesota. Like many other lakes in the area, Bay Lake is surrounded by commercial resorts and private cabins, and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and water skiing. Access to the lake and resorts is via
Minnesota State Highway 6 for the western shore and Crow Wing County Highway 10 for the eastern shore.
There are three islands on the lake. The largest of these, the 72 acre Church Island, is used as a Lutheran church camp. Outdoor services, open to the public, are held on the island each Sunday during the summer.
External links
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Bay Lake at Brainerd.com
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Church Island
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