Size
7,992ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Lake Minnewaska
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Crappie
Channel catfish
Muskellunge
Overview
Plenty of bluegill and crappie. Pike over 40-inches, largemouth and smallmouth bass and 40+ inch muskies are out there. The state record black bullhead (2-lbs,9.6 oz) was pulled from this lake.
Lake Minnewaska Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
- Sunfish: Daily limit 10.
Forage
White sucker, golden shiner, fathead, cisco,bullhead,drum,perch and juvenile panfish.
Weather
56°Feels like 56°
81°
62°
81°62°6:33 AM
8:14 PM
4 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
30 inHg
Rising
MondayMo
81° / 62°
TuesdayTu
84° / 61°
WednesdayWe
79° / 56°
ThursdayTh
79° / 55°
FridayFr
81° / 59°
SaturdaySa
81° / 64°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Bluegill
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2022
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
