As the warm sun begins to melt the frozen waters, Spring comes alive with a wealth of natural resources, wildlife, and amazing beauty in the Lincoln Lakes Area.

The Lincoln Lakes Area is truly a vacationer’s paradise with its endless beauty and recreational options for people of all ages. You can enjoy exceptional golfing on a local championship course or one of several courses in a 30 mile radius of Lincoln. Conditioning, affordability, accessibility, beautiful natural settings and a decent golf challenge are what most golf travelers look for when planning a golf trip or outing; and you will find these attributes in the Lincoln Lakes and surrounding area. Immerse yourself in water activities, on your choice of 7,600 acres of water.

The surrounding lakes in Morrison, Todd, and Cass Counties provide some of the finest fishing in Minnesota! Our larger lakes include Alexander, Fish Trap, Shamineau, and Crookneck. Our smaller lakes include Stanchfield, Lena, Round, Ham, Big Lake, Rice, Thunder, Turtle, Pine Island, and Lake Placid which is on the Crow Wing River near Pillager. For area lake information, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html

Mid-May brings the fishing opener – one of the most exciting fishing days of the year for anglers of all ages. You’ll find the area lakes buzzing with anglers hoping to catch a trophy walleye or northern pike.

A short ten minute drive from Lincoln brings you to the Crow Wing River, offering 120 miles of scenic tranquility. Spend the day fishing or enjoy a relaxing afternoon canoeing, kayaking, or tubing down the river.

In spring gorgeous flowers come into bloom and many beautiful migratory birds return to their summer home. Birding guides are available for individual or group tours.