As it was from it's beginning, the primary draw to Betsy Ross Resort and Lake Ida is fishing. With a primarily sand bottom, Lake Ida has crystal clear water with visibility exceeding 16 feet. The lake is an exceptional fishery with a very complex bottom structure and many deep holes up to 110 feet. Fisher-people come from all around to experience spring crappie and walleye. Many fishermen prefer the fight of a large norther pike or muskie. Young and old alike still enjoy our large pan fish, and you can fill your live well with large mouth and small mouth bass any time of year. Many of our fishermen and their families have been coming back to Lake Ida their entire lives and some only ever fish our shores. 

 

Little Ida is also an ideal recreational area as it is large enough to make long runs and has nearly 360' of shoreline so boaters can almost always find a calm area for water sport. The 4200 acre lake is nearly six miles long, making it a great place cruise looking at a complex shoreline with bullrush, sand beaches, and many beautiful houses.

 

Many people enjoy the wildlife on the lake. Loons prefer deep and clear water which makes Lake Ida a perfect spot to watch and listen to our state bird. Fall Loons gather on Lake Ida in the hundreds prior to departing on their long migration. You will also find large numbers of geese, ducks, white pelicans, white and grey egrets, and many bald eagles flying and perching in nearby trees.

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Lake Ida is simply a perfect lake in Minnesota.