Lake Waconia

Lake Waconia

Size
3,069ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Lake Waconia
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped 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

Current Weather Icon
51°Feels like 51°
High Temperature81°
Low Temperature64°
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Wind Direction
0 mph
Southeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.03 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Showers
MondayMo
81° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Storms
TuesdayTu
85° / 63°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
79° / 59°
Sunny
ThursdayTh
80° / 57°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
81° / 61°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Storms
SaturdaySa
80° / 65°

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 6:40 PM
Moon Set 2:24 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:02 PM
Underfoot 10:37 AM
waxing gibbous
MondayMo08/24
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu08/25
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe08/26
waxing gibbous
ThursdayTh08/27
full moon
FridayFr08/28
waning gibbous
SaturdaySa08/29
waning gibbous
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species

Bluegill
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