Kandiyohi County · 969 acres
Nest Lake homes for sale
At roughly 969 acres and 40 feet at its deepest, Nest Lake is a Kandiyohi County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and Spicer, New London, and Kandiyohi are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Nest Lake
Nest Lake sits between New London and Spicer, upstream of Green Lake on the Middle Fork of the Crow River. It is 969 acres and 40 feet deep with two DNR concrete ramps.
Nest Lake is the sixth-largest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site, and Green Lake is the largest. About 54% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Nest Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Spicer, 3 miles to New London, and 9 miles to Kandiyohi. Janet's office in Alexandria is 48 miles to the northwest.
Nest Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 969 acres |
| Maximum depth | 40 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 54% |
| Shoreline | 10.2 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Nearest town | Spicer |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 62 mi to Spicer, an hour and 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 34-0154-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Nest Lake are private or association roads. Ask who maintains them, whether they are plowed in winter, and what the annual road or association fee is before you commit.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Nest Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Nest Lake is in Spicer, about 3 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Prinsburg (25 miles) and Villard (34 miles). In Spicer, whose center is about 2 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 2 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Nest Lake right for you?
Buyers looking at Nest Lake can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Nest Lake
Is there public access on Nest Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Nest Lake.
What fish are in Nest Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Nest Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 34-0154-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Nest Lake?
Nest Lake reaches 40 feet at its deepest and covers about 969 acres, with 10.2 miles of shoreline. That makes it the sixth-deepest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site.
What about the well and septic on Nest Lake?
Nearly all lake properties rely on a private well and a septic system. Most counties here require a septic compliance inspection at sale, and Minnesota requires a well disclosure, so both are ordered early.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Nest Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.