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Notable lake · Carlton, Minnesota

Kettle Lake

Kettle Lake is a lake in Carlton, Minnesota.

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Kettle Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Kettle Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Kettle Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.63074, -92.78095. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kettle Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Kettle Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Kettle Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Kettle Lake?

    Nearby: Eagle Lake (lake, 13 km), Hanging Horn Lake (lake, 23 km), Cole Lake (lake, 25 km), Douglas Lake (lake, 30 km), Nelson Lake (lake, 30 km), Chub Lake (lake, 31 km).

    Is Kettle Lake worth visiting?

    Kettle Lake is listed as a notable lake in Minnesota on Spotwander.