PRIESTS BAY HOMES FOR SALE
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DNR Lake ID: 27013300
Location Highlights:
Priests Bay is just between Cooks Bay and Halstead Bay on the western side of Upper Lake Minnetonka. Homes along the bay are located in the cities of Mound and Minnetrista, in the Mound Westonka School District. The bay was named after the farmer, J.D. Priest, who had a farm near this area in the late 1800s. The Highlands is a strip of notable real estate that runs along Priests Bay, while Hardscrabble Point lies at the bay's southern end; both communities are known for beautiful panoramic views over the bay.
Water Quality:
The maximum water depth in Priests Bay is 46 feet below the surface and has a C rating for water quality established by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Meaning the bay is desirable for swimming and boating later in the season.
Boating Restrictions:
None
Lake Access:
There are no boat launches or marinas on Priests Bay, but there is a boat launch in the neighboring Cooks Bay, home to the Surfside Boat Launch, which allows boaters to effortlessly ease boats and jet skis in and out of Lake Minnetonka. The launch offers free on-site parking, or boaters can utilize on-street parking along Bartlett Boulevard once it reaches capacity.
Amenities:
With just over two miles of shoreline, Priests Bay is a high-traffic area on the lake, but it remains a popular fishing destination. Various fish, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, are caught in the bay. The shoreline of Priests Bay is mainly residential, but nearby in Cooks Bay, boaters have access to the public docks at Surfside Beach, which offers amenities like a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. If you’re looking for a bite to eat around Priests Bay, Al & Almas Supper Club is just across the bay, with boat slips and dockside takeout available to customers.
Sources:
Source MN DNR®
Source Minnehaha Watershed District®
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Search Priests Bay Homes for Sale
DNR Lake ID: 27013300
Location Highlights:
Priests Bay is just between Cooks Bay and Halstead Bay on the western side of Upper Lake Minnetonka. Homes along the bay are located in the cities of Mound and Minnetrista, in the Mound Westonka School District. The bay was named after the farmer, J.D. Priest, who had a farm near this area in the late 1800s. The Highlands is a strip of notable real estate that runs along Priests Bay, while Hardscrabble Point lies at the bay's southern end; both communities are known for beautiful panoramic views over the bay.
Water Quality:
The maximum water depth in Priests Bay is 46 feet below the surface and has a C rating for water quality established by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Meaning the bay is desirable for swimming and boating later in the season.
Boating Restrictions:
None
Lake Access:
There are no boat launches or marinas on Priests Bay, but there is a boat launch in the neighboring Cooks Bay, home to the Surfside Boat Launch, which allows boaters to effortlessly ease boats and jet skis in and out of Lake Minnetonka. The launch offers free on-site parking, or boaters can utilize on-street parking along Bartlett Boulevard once it reaches capacity.
Amenities:
With just over two miles of shoreline, Priests Bay is a high-traffic area on the lake, but it remains a popular fishing destination. Various fish, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, are caught in the bay. The shoreline of Priests Bay is mainly residential, but nearby in Cooks Bay, boaters have access to the public docks at Surfside Beach, which offers amenities like a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. If you’re looking for a bite to eat around Priests Bay, Al & Almas Supper Club is just across the bay, with boat slips and dockside takeout available to customers.
Sources:
Source MN DNR®
Source Minnehaha Watershed District®
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