Size
3,069ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Lake Waconia
Bluegill
Walleye
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Perch
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Overview
A large, wind-swept lake with dark water. The many offshore bars hold most game and panfish. The bluegill and crappie are prime targets.
Lake Waconia 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.
- Walleye: Minimum size limit 16”.
Features
Walleye - Minimum size limit 16" Largemouth Bass - Fish 17" - 21" must be released and only 1 over 21" shall be possessed.
Forage
Golden shiner, perch, drum, crap, crayfish, bullhead and juvenile panfish.
Weather
73°Feels like 73°
73°
58°
73°58°6:55 AM
7:24 PM
9 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
30.27 inHg
Falling
WednesdayWe
73° / 58°
ThursdayTh
76° / 57°
FridayFr
63° / 56°
SaturdaySa
68° / 53°
SundaySu
66° / 53°
MondayMo
66° / 51°
Moon Phase
September 16, 2026
28% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
WednesdayWe09/16
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
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Top Fish Species
Bluegill
2-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2025
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
