herons: Crane Island, West Rush Lake, Chisago County - 05/11/07 01:35 AM
West Rush Lake in Chisago County is known for some of the best fishing in proximity to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.  About 1 hour north of both cities, Rush Lake is comprised of two large bodies of water, with hugely varied structures.  East Rush Lake is the least structured of the two, but West Rush Lake boasts several islands, on of which is a national Scientific and Natural Area.    The island was the first in the nation to be named as such in 1974, because of its active Great Blue Heron rookery.  There can be as many as 500 nests … (0 comments)