NORTH ARM BAY
Location Highlights:
North Arm Bay is just north of Crystal Bay and west of Maxwell Bay. Locals say North Arm Bay is the best place for recreational water sports like tubing, wakeboarding, and surfing. The homes on North Arm Bay are located in Orono within the Orono School District. The Orono School District is ranked among Minnesota's top 5 public schools. Fishing is popular on North Arm Bay. The fish species most commonly found in the bay are Walleye, Northern Pike, Crappie, Perch, and several different species of Bass.
Water Quality:
The maximum water depth in North Arm Bay is 60 feet, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District gives North Arm Bay a B in water quality. The water is generally good, but algae may limit swimming towards the end of the summer.
Boating Restrictions:
None
Lake Access:
North Arm has one boat launch, owned by the city of Orono, North Arm Launch is less than 5 minutes from downtown Spring Park. The launch's convenient location gives easy access to all Lake Minnetonka offers.
Amenities:
The shoreline of North Arm Bay is mainly residential, but Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is nearby in Crystal Bay. The 73-acre garden offers rental space for weddings and large events; it is well known for its beautiful greenery and picture-esque location. On West Arm Bay, Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge is in the other direction. The restaurant has docks available to customers; it is easy to tie up and grab a quick bite to eat at this Lake Minnetonka staple.
Source MN DNR®
Source Minnehaha Watershed District®
North Arm Bay
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Location Highlights:
North Arm Bay is just north of Crystal Bay and west of Maxwell Bay. Locals say North Arm Bay is the best place for recreational water sports like tubing, wakeboarding, and surfing. The homes on North Arm Bay are located in Orono within the Orono School District. The Orono School District is ranked among Minnesota's top 5 public schools. Fishing is popular on North Arm Bay. The fish species most commonly found in the bay are Walleye, Northern Pike, Crappie, Perch, and several different species of Bass.
Water Quality:
The maximum water depth in North Arm Bay is 60 feet, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District gives North Arm Bay a B in water quality. The water is generally good, but algae may limit swimming towards the end of the summer.
Boating Restrictions:
None
Lake Access:
North Arm has one boat launch, owned by the city of Orono, North Arm Launch is less than 5 minutes from downtown Spring Park. The launch's convenient location gives easy access to all Lake Minnetonka offers.
Amenities:
The shoreline of North Arm Bay is mainly residential, but Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is nearby in Crystal Bay. The 73-acre garden offers rental space for weddings and large events; it is well known for its beautiful greenery and picture-esque location. On West Arm Bay, Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge is in the other direction. The restaurant has docks available to customers; it is easy to tie up and grab a quick bite to eat at this Lake Minnetonka staple.
Source MN DNR®
Source Minnehaha Watershed District®
