Top 10 Lakes in Northern Minnesota

Top 10 Lakes in Northern Minnesota! Discover Minnesota's hidden gems in part two of this lake home series, where we dive into the best lakes in northern Minnesota for cabin enthusiasts and nature lovers. From the world-renowned ice fishing at Gull Lake to the breathtaking stargazing at Poplar Lake, join us as we explore diverse real estate options, local activities, and the stunning natural beauty that these lakes offer. Whether you're a native Minnesotan or new to the state, prepare to be amazed by the affordable and luxurious lake homes within driving distance from the Twin Cities.
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[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

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[@barta00]

Maybe use photos from Minnesota? Majority of images are not Mn. And its pronounced Poh-Keg-oh-mah

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

My apologies if my editors slipped in a non MN image on me! I don’t know how to edit my videos so I do outsource that. Hope you enjoyed the video otherwise & thanks for watching

[@ccjmd]

Great job Stephanie! I agree with everything that you said. I grew up in Southwest Minnesota(MN) (lots of shallow lakes) and we would spend one week per year in the glacial lakes area of MN every year when I was young. Most of my family and many friends are still there and many of them have "cabins" (most properties are much better than "cabins") on the exact lakes that you show. After many years of searching and looking at properties, especially around Alexandria, MN, I finally purchased a property in the glacial lakes region of South Dakota (SD). SD gives you much more for your money compared to the competitive MN lakes but buyer beware. MN lakes are BEAUTIFUL, picturesque and within access to Minneapolis/St. Paul. However, if you like to fish, as I do, SD lakes will give you a far better experience. I catch large Walleye, Northern Pike, Crappies, Perch, White Bass, etc., FROM MY DOCK! Ok, you can't fish every day because the wind will blow you right into the lake but you can always find a sheltered area if you really need to go fishing. SD lakes are WILD! You are on the prairie. But, if you fly in to Sioux Falls or your are willing to drive 4-6 hours from Minneapolis, then definitely check out the SD glacial lakes.

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Those lakes sound beautiful too! There are so many great options and not too long of a drive from cities and airports. That is funny how you said that most “cabins” are much nicer than “cabins” - very true!

[@user-cz8dj4xd2k]

@@stephaniecheckleyrealestate She is not from MN. or has not been to that area.

[@aliciamcdonough4011]

Hi! I actually live near Poplar Lake and I feel like the footage featured is not from up here… too high of bluffs in the background. Just wanted to say! Great video though

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Well darn it Alicia!! I didn’t shoot the b-roll myself. I may have gotten it wrong with the footage. Sorry about that! Hope it was a good video otherwise!

[@ritapolus936]

What about rainy lake,lake kabtogema ,and namakan all on voyager national park

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

@@ritapolus936 I did talk about Rainy Lake in another video! I’ll need to keep making more videos to cover all of these fabulous lakes in northern Minnesota. Thanks Rita

[@pzadach]

I have a cabin on Lake Mille Lacs, the video is not of Lake Mille Lacs.

[@paulmiller1803]

The Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minnesota??? What is this?

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

This is a video about the top 10 lakes in northern Minnesota. I also have lots of other videos about other topics. Thanks for watching!

[@creativepunter]

Lake of the Woods, Kabatogama

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Lake of the woods is featured in another one of my videos but definitely should have been in this one too!

[@armedfarm3429]

Why you have a picture of a reindeer showing? If you're from Mn, you should know we have Whitetail deer. The land structure doesn't look like Northern MN to me. If you want to feature a lake from that area, talk about lake Vermillion, you must have some listings there.

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

I just wanted to see if you were paying attention - it’s like a built in quiz. I am so Minnesotan, I have even been charged by a whitetail deer once by accidentally unknowingly getting in between a mom and her newborn. Lake vermillion is lovely & I’ve featured it in other videos. Thanks for watching!

[@armedfarm3429]

@@stephaniecheckleyrealestate Vermillion is a dream for us. It is so different with all those islands; I have never seen another lake in Mn like it. Didn't mean to ruffle yer feathers!

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

It is such a gorgeous lake! The islands are incredible. You didn’t ruffle any feathers 🪶 I love it when people comment & interact!

[@jaynelson8304]

Po - KEG - ama

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

@@jaynelson8304 I thought I was pronouncing it that way Jayne!

[@trimmin420]

Anyone know where i can find a nice 10-20 acre plot of land for sale in Minnesota? You have to be able to shoot guns on the property, also build a small cabin in the future. Must have some woods. Prefer a stream on the property. Price is a big issue... Hence why i am looking for a smaller plot 10-20 acres. $30,000 is my range but for the rite property i may raise more funds.

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Hi there - I just took a look and I actually found 10 acres with woods & a creek for $20k! Give me a call & we can discuss 651-308-8450

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

@trimmin420

[@trimmin420]

@@stephaniecheckleyrealestate I will give you a call Saturday, Where in Minnesota is the land located?

[@nancyhenderson-korpi2065]

We just sold 49 acres in Northern MN. Check Whitetale Realtors. They sell a lot of hunting property and undeveloped properties.

[@livingpositive7507]

Get your facts straight. Poor video

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

@livingpositive7507 the irony is not lost on me that someone with the handle “living positive” is spewing negativity on my comments 😂. Thanks for watching & have a wonderful weekend!

[@andydahl181]

The best lakes are the ones no one knows about But you actually have to work in order to find them And some have residents who do not want you Minnesota Nice

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

That is true - there are some secret really cool lakes that people try not to talk about too much!

[@water4722]

Sorry but you clearly don't talk like a Minnesotan. I believe your mother is no doubt but your phases and inflection are not. Note your beginning we always say Minneapolis and St Paul, and not what you said St Paul and Minnesota. Just one example. I did enjoy you sharing the fun places to buy in the state thou.

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

I am born and raised in Minnesota & I’ve lived here the majority of my life. However, I spent 7 years living in Sydney, Australia as an adult and my husband is from England so that may be why I speak a little differently from some Minnesotans 🙂

[@mjinba07]

SAG'-ganaga, not Saga-NA'ga. And Po-KEG'-gama, not Pokey-GA'ma. A true Minnesotan would either know this or would have the sense to look it up before posting to thousands of viewers. 🙄 That said, no offense to your real estate colleagues but the fewer people clocking MN as a great place to move to, the better. Try Wisconsin. It's got lots of nice lakes. Oh, but look up your pronunciations first. They've got Indian names, too.

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Tomato tomato (doesn’t really work as a written expression in the same way as shiny it aloud). I’m a true Minnesotan born & raised & love my lovely state regardless of anyone’s critique of my perhaps faulty pronunciation. There are so many hidden gems in Minnesota still!

[@beckyyoung6671]

Maybe pronoun the lakes correct!

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Trying…! Some of them are tricky! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@paultebo1250]

Maybe spell pronounce correctly

[@craignelson3243]

So much of this video is not from Minnesota. You could not give me for free a place on Mille Lacs due to how screwed up the fishing regulations are. The only place you will see Axis deer 5:42 will be a zoo. All those popular places you mention are zoo's in the summer and for the most part the cabins are built on top of one another.. Cougars are very rare in Minnesota unless you go to some of the bars in the Twin Cities suburbs. My wife and I love our cabin- retirement home on a quiet 350 acre lake with not much development on it that's a little under 3 hours from the north metro in northern MN.

[@stephaniecheckleyrealestate]

Your comment about cougars has me LOL’ing. I have personally seen bobcats, porcupine, bear, fox and moose in Minnesota. Some of the places I mentioned are busy in summer because they are awesome so people want to go there.