LAKE INFORMATION
High Water Notice
Posted notice: Briggs, Julia, Rush, and Big Elk have no event at this time.
When does Slow – No Wake apply?
A High Water Notice will be issued requiring a Slow – No Wake speed at all times when water levels exceed:
964.2 feet
Briggs Lake, Rush Lake or Lake Julia.
962.2 feet
Big Elk Lake.
These thresholds apply to the upper three lakes and/or Big Elk Lake. Stay tuned for further updates.
MEMBERSHIP
Join the BLCA
Online registration
BRIGGS LAKE CHAIN ASSOCIATION
Four lakes. One community.
Briggs. Julia. Rush. Big Elk.
Caring for our lakes and connecting the people who call them home.
Protect our lakes
Learn about aquatic invasive species and control options.
OUR MISSION
Healthy lakes. A connected community.
To promote the care, improvement and general welfare of the Briggs Lake Chain and adjoining and connecting waterways.
The Briggs Lake Chain includes Briggs, Julia, Rush and Big Elk lakes near Clear Lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
Working alongside TLID
The Three Lake Improvement District (TLID) is a local government unit serving the upper three lakes. Its charge includes managing aquatic invasive species and other lake projects.
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
Gather around the lakes.
Meetings, traditions and community connections.
Association meetings
BLCA general meetings
June and August
TLID annual meeting
August
Palmer Town Hall
4180 105th Ave., Clear Lake, MN
Area special events
Independence Day celebrations
Boat parade & fireworks: July 3
See the calendar for the current year’s schedule and updates.
Ice Day on the chain
LAKE STEWARDSHIP
Keep our waters healthy.
Practical information for boaters and lakeshore residents.
Aquatic invasive species
Learn about AIS, prevention and invasive-species control.
AIS information & control sign-up
Protect Our Lakes: Sherburne County Water Equipment Cleaning Handout
PLM Corp. provides aquatic invasive control services for public waters.
Minnesota boater education
Beginning July 1, 2025, Minnesota’s boater-education law requires some adults and youth operating motorboats, including personal watercraft, to have a valid watercraft operator’s permit.
Requirements phase in by age. Check the Minnesota DNR for current requirements and exemptions.
WATER QUALITY
See what the water tells us.
Explore the published testing results. A huge thank you to Walt Munsterman and the whole water testing team!
2024 water testing results
View graphs of the 2024 water-testing findings.
2023 water testing archive
Graphs, the township-board report, and the volunteer and testing-date list.
View lake-management photos
Questions? Get in touch.
Contact the BLCA at blca@briggslakechainassociation.com, or send us a message below.