Big Spirit Lake
Come relax, ski, and fish on Big Spirit Lake. Though not connected to the chain of lakes, Big Spirit provides all the activities you would desire, but without all of the hustle and bustle and traffic. A sign of how popular Big Spirit Lake is to live, is the fact that even though the lake is the largest in the Iowa Great Lakes at over 5600 acres, properties simply do not come on the market as often as some of the othe rlakes. Big Spirit Lake is also the largest natural lake in the state. The lake itself offers 16 miles of shoreline with an average depth of 17 feet. Real Estate on Big Spirit Lake is always dynamic and caters to your pocketbook from a small lake retreat, a large year round home or a low maintenance condo. Summer and winter fishing are always popular in Anglers bay, and Big Spirit provides some of the nicest approaches to the lake anywhere in the county. Land prices on Big Spirit will range from about $6000-$10000 per running lake foot depending on location, depth of lot, and approach to the lake. Big Spirit is also a shallower lake with max depth of only 24 feet and average depth of 17 feet.
The following is from Wikipedia:
Big Spirit Lake is a natural body of water, approximately 5,684 acres (2,300 ha) in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes, the northern shore of the lake straddles the border with Minnesota. It is the largest natural lake in Iowa. The Dakotah Indian name for the lake was Minnewaukon. Early French traders named it Lac D' Esprit after the Indian legends of an evil spirit who dwelled in the lake.
Its maximum depth is 24 feet (7.3 m), and the mean depth is 17 feet (5 m). The drainage area of the lake is approximately 22 square miles (57 km²). It has a drainage area of approximately 75 mi² (194 km²), most of which is in Minnesota.
Geology
Geologically, the lake, like its neighbors, is a glacial pothole, a remnant of the most recent ice age approximately 13,000 years ago.
Recreation
The lake is a popular fishing destination in the region. It contains over 40 species of fish, 13 of which are typically caught. Fishing for walleye and yellow perch is typically done by boat or through the ice. Fishing for bullhead is common from the shore during the spring. A state-operated fish hatchery also provides significant populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskie, crappie, and bluegill.
The Iowa all-time big fish records for freshwater drum and muskellunge were set from catches in the lake.
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Spirit Lake Spillway
Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Big Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Spillway Looking for some entertainment with the kids on a nice summer weekend, come check out the Spillway. The Spillway...
Big Spirit Lake, Small Town Feel
Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Big Spirit Lake Separated from the rest of the Iowa Great Lakes, Big Spirit has a lot to offer. Big Spirit is actually located in Iowa and in Minnesota....Area Insights
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Spirit Lake Spillway
Big Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Spillway Looking for some entertainment with the kids on a nice summer weekend, come check out the Spillway. The Spillway connects Big Spirit Lake to East Lake Okoboji allowing overflow water to move from Big Spirit Lake to the chain of lakes. This helps keep water levels under control on Big Spirit. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may see hundreds, if not thousands of fish, mostly carp swimming upstream, it’s a neat site to see. While you are here, you can launch your boat for a day on the lake, or you can visit Orleans Beach next door. Or you can...
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Big Spirit Lake, Small Town Feel
Big Spirit Lake
Separated from the rest of the Iowa Great Lakes, Big Spirit has a lot to offer. Big Spirit is actually located in Iowa and in Minnesota. This quiet setting offers a number of different lake views as well as access to fantastic fishing. While your are there, stop at the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery. Every year they use gillnetting to catch and release walleye, muskie and pike using each fish to help breed a new batch of fish for the year. Often times the DNR catches very large fish and put them on display in one of their many fish tanks. The DNR professionals harvest fish eggs and release them... More Info
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Big Spirit Lake Homes For Sale
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Enjoy the Big Spirit Sunsets with this RARE Opportunity of 75 feet of Lakeshore! Almost every room in this home features a lake view and...
- 20-1279MLS #
- 3BATHS
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- 2248SQFT
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WOW! Year round retreat located on the North Shore of Big Spirit Lake in the Shore Acres subdivision. Don't miss the opportunity of this...
- 20-1331MLS #
- 3BATHS
- 3BEDS
- 1424SQFT
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Awesome setting on Baker's Point, NW side of Big Spirit. With 50' of lakeshore and an average depth of 337' this home sits on a great...
- 20-1307MLS #
- 2BATHS
- 2BEDS
- 1872SQFT
