About This Spot
Cannon Lake, Minnesota (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Minnesota (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from May to June, Cannon Lake, Minnesota (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
On South and Southwest usually blows better than any twin cities lakes. Maybe 5 knots more on average. Cannon is kitable on the same winds that work for windsurfing. For S-SW winds the best launch is on the east side mid way up the lake. There is a small pull off that is in a wind shadow from a point. A small opening in the trees lets you bring your gear through. Once in the water walk up to the point, and the shallows extend off the point to allow for drift launches. The wind will be side shore so you're not in too much risk of getting blown in to shore. Not ideal but it works. For N-NE winds the South park provides a much nicer rigging area, though it does get deep fairly soon off the shore. The south park can work as a upwind launch for a south wind body drag, though you most likely will need to put your kite in the water and drag out a bit before there is enough wind to launch.
When to Go
Best months: May, June.
What to Expect
On SW and S nice rollers throughout the broad reach.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction
On South and Southwest usually blows better than any twin cities lakes. Maybe 5 knots more on average. Cannon is kitable on the same winds that work for windsurfing. For S-SW winds the best launch is on the east side mid way up the lake. There is a small pull off that is in a wind shadow from a point. A small opening in the trees lets you bring your gear through. Once in the water walk up to the point, and the shallows extend off the point to allow for drift launches. The wind will be side shore so you're not in too much risk of getting blown in to shore. Not ideal but it works. For N-NE winds the South park provides a much nicer rigging area, though it does get deep fairly soon off the shore. The south park can work as a upwind launch for a south wind body drag, though you most likely will need to put your kite in the water and drag out a bit before there is enough wind to launch.
Best Months
Water Conditions
On SW and S nice rollers throughout the broad reach.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take I-35 to the Faribault/Co. Rd. 60 exit, then head one mile west on Co. Rd. 60 to the lake.
Location
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