Brainerd Lakes Area Chase on the Lake, Historic Resort, Leech Lake, Walker, Mn, 218-547-7777. Sand beach, next to public dock, several other café s, bars, shops within walking distance of downtown area. 47.103N / 94.582W http://www.chaseonthelake.com/ Breezy Point West shore of Pelican Lake, Breezy Point, Mn. 800-432-3777. Protected lagoon, beaches, golf, several restaurants, asphalt airstrip nearby. http://www.breezypointresort.com/ 46.595N / 94.208W Manhattan Beach, East end of Big Trout Lake, Cross Lake, Mn. 218-692-3381. Call ahead about beaching or docking. Golf, lodging, and recreational packages available. 46.725N / 94.131W http://www.mblodge.com/ Zorbaz on Cross Lake North Cross Lake, Cross Lake, Mn. 218-692-4567. Mexican dining, and docks. 46.678N / 94.111W http://www.zorbaz.com/locations/cross-lake/ Zorbaz on Big Sandy Mc Gregor, Mn. 218-426-3665 Land in channel or on lake to the east and taxi in. Docks and shoreline. 46.722N / 93.304W http://www.zorbaz.com/locations/big-sandy/ Zorbaz Ottertail, Ottertail Lake, Battle Lake, Mn. 218-864-5979. Traditional Zorbaz fare, docks. 46.362N / 95.737W http://www.zorbaz.com/locations/ottertail-lake/ Zorbaz on the Lake, Gull Lake, Nisswa, Mn. 218-963-4790. Land in channel north of bridge, taxi to docks. Check their other locations too! 46.511N / 94.345W http://www.zorbaz.com/ Iven s on the Bay, North Long Lake, Brainerd, Mn, 218-829-9872. 46.429N / 94.300W http://www.ivensonthebay.com/
Moonlite Bay Restaurant, North Cross Lake, Cross Lake, Mn. 218-692-3575. Docks, live entertainment on weekends, good food. 46.698N / 94.117W http://www.moonlitebay.com/ Ernie s, north of Squaw Point on Gull Lake, Brainerd, Mn. 218-829-3918. Docks, food and drinks. 46.423N / 94.360W http://www.erniesongull.com/index.html Bar Harbor Supper Club Gull Lake, Nisswa, Mn. 218-963-2568. South of bridge, Live music most nights, docks. 46.508N / 94.349W http://barharborsupperclub.com/ The Quarterdeck Resort West shore Gull Lake, Nisswa, Mn. 218-963-2482. Docks and beaching spots. 46.448N / 94.363W http://www.quarterdeckresort.com/ Madden s Resort, Gull Lake, Brainerd, Mn. 800-642-5363. They have it all. Lodging, golf, dining, docks and beaches! Shuttle service to 8Y2, East Gull Lake airport. 46.396N / 94.373W http://www.maddens.com/?page=4532 Grandview Lodge North shore of Gull Lake, Nisswa, Mn. 218-963-2234. Family resort and spa, golf, dining, beaches. 46.491N / 94.315W http://www.grandviewlodge.com/ Cragun s Resort Gull Lake, Brainerd, Mn. 218-829-3591. Lodging, golf, boat rentals, and buffet dinners. Shuttle service to 8Y2 East Gull lake airport. 46.391N / 94.369W http://www.craguns.com/ The Landing Lake Alexander, West of Camp Ripley, Cushing, Mn. Great quality wine and dining. 218-575-3015. 46.209N / 94.500W http://landinglakealexander.com/
Central Minnesota Arrowwood Lodge, Lake Darling, Alexandria Mn. 866-386-5263. http://www.arrowwoodresort.com/ 45.921N / 94.408W Russel s on the Lake, Big Lake, Mn. 763-263-6111. Good food, Deck overlooking sand beach, busy on weekends. http://www.russellsonthelake.com/ 45.333N / 93.750W The Blue Goose, Lake Mille Lacs, Garrison, Mn. 320-692-4330. Smooth pebbly beach across Hwy 169 from the Goose. http://www.bluegooseonmillelacs.com/ 46.291N /93.825W Melvin s on the Lake, Green Lake, New London, Spicer, Mn. 320-796-2195. Sand beach, 5mi. N of Willmar, SW corner of lake. DQ and several other food options nearby. http://www.melvinsonthelake.com/ 45.231N / 94.936W Captain s, Long Lake, 10 Mi North of St. Francis, Mn. 763-444-5897. Easy docks, middle of the lake on the west shore. http://captainsonlonglake.com/default.aspx 45.473N / 93.351W Water s Edge Restaurant, Lake Minnewashka, Starbuck, Mn. 320-239-9117. Big sand beach, west end of lake, swimming, airport across the street w/ nice grass runways, Great 4 th of July fly-in each year. http://watersedgestarbuck.com/ 45.598N / 95.531W Bruno s Supper Club, Long Lake, Burtrum, Mn. 320-285-4318. Very nice with great specials http://brunosmn.com/ 45.890N / 94.730W Captain Dan s Crows Nest Resort, Knife Lake, Mora, Mn. 320-679-1877. & Bowes Landing, 320-629-9989 http://www.boweslanding.com/ 45.987N / 93.279W
Zorbaz at the Beach, Detroit Lakes, Mn. 218-847-5305. Big sand beach. http://www.zorbaz.com/locations/detroit-lakes/ 46.807N / 95.851W PJ S Supper Club, 320-356-7269. Fishers Supper Club, 320-356-7372, one block south. North east corner of Middle Spunk Lake, Avon, Mn. 45.610N / 94.455W (There is a very nice public dock on Lower Spunk Lake, across the road.) Four Hundred Supper Club, Pleasant Lake, St.Cloud Mn. 320-253-2465. http://www.400supperclub.com 45.500N / 94.280W Waterfront Bar & Supper Club, Clearwater Lake, Annandale Mn. 320-274-9988 http://waterfrontlakesidegrille.com/ 45.314N / 94.157W Ridgewood Bay Resort, Elk Lake, Zimmerman Mn. 763-389-3818. 45.491N / 93.630W Rock Tavern, Big Birch Lake, Grey Eagle, Mn. 320-285-3576 http://www.paulellering.com/rocktavern.htm 45.788N / 94.736W The Landing, Pelican Lake, Avon, Mn. (10mi. NW of St Cloud) 320-845-2831 http://www.minnesotarestaurantsearch.com/avon/landing.php 45.659N / 94.490W
Northwestern Wisconsin Madeline Island, Sand beach to east of public ferry dock with some large rocks in clear water. These three establishments are nearby in town. 46.779N / 90.788W. The airport at Madeline island is a half mile up the Airport Road. Tom s Burned Down Café LaPorte, WI, 715-747-6100, http://www.tomsburneddowncafe.com/ The Pub, LaPorte, WI. 800-822-6315, http://www.madisland.com/ Bell Street Tavern, LaPorte, WI, 715-747-2700, http://www.bstavern.com/ Paradise Landing Balsam Lake, WI, 715-485-3210. Easy docks, sand beach east of and behind docks. 45.455N / 92.427W http://www.paradiselandingwi.com/ Meister s Grill & Bar, Cedar Lake, New Richmond, Wi. 715-248-7012. 45.201N / 92.575W http://www.meisterscedarlake.com/ Gilligan s Bar Pokegama Lake, Chetec, Wi. 715-924-3105. Land north of the bridge, docks. Ski Fly-in every February. 45.326N / 91.634W http://www.gilliganschetek.com/welcome.html Northwoods Brewpub and Grill Pokegama Lake, Chetec, Wi. 715-552-0510. Across the bridge from Gilligan s. 45.326N / 91.634W http://www.northwoodsbrewpub.com/ Harbor View Pub & Eatery Long Lake, Phillips, Wi. 715-339-2626. Sand beach, seaplane friendly, good food & entertainment. 45.702N / 90.415W http://www.harborviewonline.com/
Hayward Area Famous Dave s Round Lake, Hayward, Wi. 888-774-2674. The original Dave s. New docks with tall poles, not good. Small beach to right of docks enough for 1 aircraft. 45.993N / 91.311W http://www.famousdaveshayward.com Chief Lake Lodge Chief Lake (Chippewa Flowage) Hayward, Wi. Boat slips along shore, low posts. Good food year round. 715-945-2221. 45.904N / 91.299W http://chieflakelodge.com/ These two fine establishments are right next door to each other! Pat s Landing Chief Lake, (Chippewa Flowage) Hayward, Wi. 715-945-2511. Floating docks, low posts, small swimming beach. Good food year round. 45.905N / 91.296W http://www.treelandresorts.com/ Dun Rovin Lodge, Chippewa Flowage, Hayward, Wi. 715-462-3834. Protected channel on north shore, floating docks, big slips, small beach. Year round food and lodging. Great dining and bar. 45.973N / 91.169W http://www.dunrovinlodge.com/ Lakewoods Resort Lake Namekagon, Cable, Wi. 800-930-6657. Private harbor with docks & beachable shoreline. Great bar and grill. Tons of year round action. Golf too! 46.198N / 91.122W http://www.lakewoodsresort.com/