Lake Minnetonka Fish Species
What the Minnesota DNR survey shows, paired with what Omnia anglers are actually catching — the data a DNR-only directory can't give you.
What fish are in Lake Minnetonka?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Lake Minnetonka (2024) show walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, black crappie, and muskellunge. Omnia anglers have filed 484 fishing reports and saved it 1,734 times.
Prototype note: pattern data on this page is illustrative. In production, Omnia's synthesis pipeline replaces it with real per-lake patterns from angler reports.
- Survey:
- Standard Survey
- Year:
- 2024
- Acreage:
- 14,004
- Max depth:
- 113 ft
- Clarity:
- 9 ft
| Species | Abundance | Gill-net CPUE | Trap-net CPUE | Avg / max length | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Common | 4.2 | — | 15.1" / 27" | Baits ↗ |
| Largemouth Bass | Abundant | — | 6.8 | 13.4" / 21" | Baits ↗ |
| Northern Pike | Common | 5.6 | — | 21.2" / 38" | Baits ↗ |
| Bluegill | Abundant | — | 22.4 | 6.8" / 9" | Baits ↗ |
| Black Crappie | Common | — | 5.1 | 8.9" / 13" | Baits ↗ |
| Muskellunge | Present | 0.4 | — | 38" / 52" | Baits ↗ |
Source: MN DNR LakeFinder (illustrative)