Facts and Statistics
Lake Minnetonka is the 10th largest lake in Minnesota; it has over 14,000 acres of water (approximately 22 square miles) with more than 100 miles of shoreline. Lake Minnetonka is also one of the most heavily used lakes in Minnesota.
- Channels: 31 connecting channels
- Maximum Depth: 101 feet (in Crystal Bay)
- Outlet: Minnehaha Creek
- Upper Lake Inlets: Six-Mile Creek and Painter’s Creek
- Average Water Clarity: 10.9 feet
- 10th Largest Lake in Minnesota
Fish and Fun
Lake Minnetonka offers something for everyone. Come summer, there is no doubt about it, Lake Minnetonka is the place to be. For many residents, as well as visitors, spring and fall offer peaceful tranquility. Winter offers its own pleasures for snowmobiling or ice fishing. This lake offers many enjoyments. Despite the metro location, Lake Minnetonka is rated one of the finest, most consistent fish-producing lakes in the state. Some of the species in the lake include:
- Bluegills – (Best season to catch – Year round)
- Crappie – (Best season to catch – Spring and Winter)
- Largemouth Bass – (Best season to catch – Spring to Fall)
- Muskellunge (Muskie) – (Best season to catch – Spring to Fall)
- Smallmouth bass – (Best season to catch – Spring and Fall)
- Northern Pike – Best Season to catch – Year round)
- Walleye – (Best Season to catch – Spring and Fall)
