Fishing and Sailboats on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis

Fishing and Sailboats in Minneapolis
Fishing and Sailboats in Minneapolis.

People engage in fishing from the shoreline path and sailing on Bde Maka Ska, a significant lake in Minneapolis. As the largest lake in the city, Bde Maka Ska is a central component of the Chain of Lakes Regional Park system. Its name, meaning "White Earth Lake" in the Dakota language, was officially restored in 2017, reflecting its Indigenous heritage.

Photo taken in August 2025.

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