Lake Minnetonka
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Lake Minnetonka Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs22
- Wacky Rigs18
- Ned Rigs16
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)15
- Grass Jigs14
Total Fishing Reports
432
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Largemouth Bass134 Reports
Crappie36 Reports
Smallmouth Bass4 Reports
Walleye1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
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Species
Panfish / BluegillSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Docks
Forage
Insects
Water Temperature
52°
Species
CrappieSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
The larger crappies have been moving shallow! We have had our best success in the 2-6ft weed clumps on the outside of spawning bays/cuts. Slow reeling a bobber to keep that bait in the strike zone has been very productive. We have found that greens and whites have been very productive colors. Have to remember that this time of year, not every fish is shallow, there is still a very large majority of big fish out staging, preparing to move in. Small tubes and creature baits, even ice fishing jigs and plastics have been very productive.
Species
CrappieSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Find shallow bays, where the water warms up after first ice off, focus on the north east corners of the bays where the water will warm faster. Or find bays where small creeks dump into the bay. Look for active bugs swimming on the surface and you'll find the crappie.
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