Two First Nation Reserves border the lake.(Addendum: In December 2004, the Assembly of First Nations passed a resolution to support establishing a permanent community atLac des Mille Lacs First Nation.Exciting initiatives and activities of this “Community of Nezaadiikaang,” can be followed on their new website.)
There are over 350 miles of shoreline around Lac des Mille Lacs, which covers 59,584 acres. A distinctive pinkish earth colour glows amid the green.Fishing resorts boast pristine water conditions and plentiful walleye and northern pike fish.