Lake Minnetonka in 3-D at today's water level, about 115 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Minnetonka today
Minnesota · 12.0 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 47°F water, level steady, near normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove · about 10 ft deep today
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
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- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pmsunset, moonset · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. About normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 4:50 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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