KiteGlobeMille Lacs / North Shore
Mille Lacs / North Shore is a kiteboarding spot near Minneapolis in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S wind.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Minnesota |
| Nearest town | Minneapolis |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 46.3658, -93.5856 |
About Mille Lacs / North Shore
The south winds kick up and chop a bit, but the water is shallow for a long way out so the waves stay pretty low. You can walk out a good 800 feet from shore and then scoot upwind quick and into the lake.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mille Lacs / North Shore offers flat-water lake conditions with S wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Mille Lacs / North Shore?
It's a short 2 hour drive from the twin cities. It seems far, but is probably the best spot in Minnesota. Take 35 north to 18 west. Turn north on hwy 47. At Malmo take a left, the beach is a couple miles down on the left.
Hazards at Mille Lacs / North Shore
Swimmers, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.