Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge, a Minnesota Lake Resort, located at Brainerd, has been "Treating guests like family" since 1898. We invite you to explore vacation plans for your family, meetings or conference options for your business.

The family-friendly ambiance of Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge makes this Minnesota Lake Resort an ideal place to spend your next family vacation. With a broad list of activities created with families in mind, you might try boating, water skiing, or fishing. Relax with a massage or pedicure at The Fine Line Salon & Spa. Shop for that special gift at one of our unique retail shops. You may choose to chill your feet in the cool water of Bay Lake or find a shady spot to read. Mother Nature provides the perfect setting to create vacation memories that will last a lifetime and many opportunities for relaxation.

Ruttger's has enjoyed a reputation as a northern Minnesota fishing resort since 1898. Fishing starts after ice-out, with great results in the spring and fall. Plan your next fishing vacation at one of the best Minnesota Lake Resorts, Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge, where our fishing guests enjoy all resort amenities and have many lodging accommodations and packages to choose from.

The Brainerd Lakes Area itself has plenty to occupy vacation days including quaint gift shops in Nisswa, antique shopping in Crosby, specialty shops in Brainerd, and the Paul Bunyan Trail where you can walk, bike or roller blade from Brainerd to Bemidji.

If you're looking for a Minnesota golf vacation, Ruttger's offers more golf than one vacation will hold, the possibilities are endless! The Lakes golf course will challenge and satisfy golfers of every level. Alec's Nine was first opened in 1921 and grew into a sporty par 34 course. Stop in the Pro Shop and check out our golf equipment. Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge offers golf lessons and clinics to enhance every golfer's game.