Lake Minnewaska

Lake Minnewaska

Size
7,991ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Lake Minnewaska
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Muskellunge
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.
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Top Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
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
2018
Jun
2022
Jun