On the Water

from 2023 Sauk Centre Resource Guide

by Star Publications

Sauk Centre Heritage

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Sauk Centre off ers the best in water recreation, whether it is canoeing down the Sauk River, tubing or water skiing on Fairy Lake, or fishing for bass and walleye on Sauk Lake. Not many small towns can off er such a variety of options for lake enthusiasts. Fairy Lake is home of Fairy Lake Beach and Lions Park and is a popular spot for beach goers, water skiers and jet skiers. The fishing isn’t too shabby either and produces panfish, walleye and northern. The Sauk River is located below the dam in Sauk Centre and is a popular spot for anglers as well as canoers. And then there is Sauk Lake, one of the best bass lakes in Minnesota. Every year trophy-sized bass are caught on Sauk Lake, which is home to an every-other-year bass fishing tournament. But bass isn’t the only species this large body of water produces. The lake is also a good panfish lake with a good crappie and sunfish bite. The crappies are especially strong in the winter months, and Sauk Lake is a popular spot for anglers to plant their ice shacks. The walleye bite has also improved thanks to a stocking eff ort several years ago. And, there are plenty of trophy northern swimming along the channels. It is not uncommon for an angler to pull a 15- to 20-pound fish out of the Sauk Lake waters. There are several resorts on Sauk Lake that are clean, aff ordable and friendly. So, if you are planning a vacation where you’d like to have the best of recreation and angling, Sauk Centre is the place to be.

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Photograph by Matt Mead Photography Not many small towns can off er such a variety of options for lake enthusiasts. If you are planning a vacation where you’d like to have the best of recreation and angling, Sauk Centre is the place to be.

• Fairy Lake Chain – Located four-anda-half miles northwest of Sauk Centre, this chain of lakes consists of Fairy Lake, Lily Lake and Long Lake. This chain serves as a popular spot for water sports, and includes the area’s nicest beach for swimming. The fishing is good on these lakes as well.

e• Big Sauk Lake is a dynamite lake for anglers. It is the Sauk Centre area’s largest lake, beginning in Sauk Centre and running 10 miles north. The Sauk River Dam is located just off Main Street north of downtown and serves as a popular fishing destination for anglers. • Guernsey Lake Chain – Another hot spot for anglers, this chain is six miles north of Sauk Centre and consists of Guernsey Lake, Long Bridge Lake, Long Lake and Juergens Lake.