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Gilbert Lake on the north side of Brainerd, Minnesota, USA
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The Gilbert Lake Association is a group of lake residents, sometimes called "Gilbert Lakers," interested in the wise recreational use of this natural resource while preserving water quality. f
Gilbert Lake covers 357 acres with 7.13 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. There is a public landing on the north side of the lake on Gilbert Lake Road. Fish include Northern Pike, Blue Gill, Bass, and Crappie. Everyone is urged to use the lake in a responsible way, including cleaning boats and trailers to prevent the spread of invasive species. In summer, Thank You to those who have been going at a moderate speed through the narrows of Lake One. That helps keep the shoreline intact while reducing noise.
There are no strangers here, only neighbors you haven't met.
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The annual Gilbert Lake Association Meeting will be Thursday, May 14, 2026, starting at 8 pm. The venue is the Brainerd VFW at 309 South 6th Street in downtown Brainerd...same as last year except the meeting time had to be moved to 8 pm. All lake residents are invited and encourage to attend. Please bring your membership application and dues.
There will be no food available at the VFW at 8 pm, but the bar will be open. |
News Stories:
Loons on Gilbert Two, June 13, 2023.
2022 University of Minnesota researchers studied waves created by recreational boats.
- When researchers compared the wake waves of the four boats during their most typical mode of operations, the data indicated that wakesurf boats require distances greater than 500 feet from the shoreline/docks and other boats (or the distance of a little less than 1.5 football fields) to decrease their wake wave characteristics to levels similar to the non-wakesurf boats.
- When researchers compared the wake waves of the four boats under conditions that generated the largest wake wave, the data indicated that wakesurf boats require distances greater than 425 feet from the shoreline/docks and other boats to decrease their wake wave characteristics to levels similar to the non-wakesurf boats.
- In both modes of operation, the suggested distance from shoreline/docks for wakesurf boats is more than twice the distance of the 200 feet currently recommended by Minnesota guidelines for common recreational boats.
- More details at: https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/university-minnesota-researchers-study-waves-created-recreational-boats
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/12wktMHnakKH6KaJF20OXJcfat_1k2nLy/edit
- https://conservancy.umn.edu/bitstream/handle/11299/226190/BoatGeneratedWakeWaveReport_Feb12022_Final.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
- https://mnlakesandrivers.org/
October, 2023: The Gilbert Lake Association will work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and associated partners of the Restoration of Common Loons in Minnesota Project (RCLMP), to conserve loon populations on Gilbert Lake. Paul Jacobsen
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Physical disturbance of adult loons after eggs have been laid may flush loons from their nest, and cause total nest failure. Loons vary in their tolerance to boat traffic, but may leave the nest if watercraft comes within 500 feet of the
nest. This leaves the eggs without warmth or protection from predators. Loons may also permanently abandon a nest if disturbed too often.
nest. This leaves the eggs without warmth or protection from predators. Loons may also permanently abandon a nest if disturbed too often.
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
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Keep the Lake Clean
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Wear Life Preservers
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Stay clear of SCUBA Divers
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