Lake Minnewaska

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Minnewaska?

Lake Minnewaska is a body of water in MN. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Lake Minnewaska's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Minnewaska is a 7995.27 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 15ft. and a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Minnewaska?

Lake Minnewaska contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Catfish, Common Carp, Drum.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Mar 23, 2025

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

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Cody Nielsen
Silver Ambassador
5/18/21
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Swim Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
What a beautiful opener we had in MN this year. Largemouths were schooled up in 3-5 feet of water around fresh submerged vegetation. Making a long cast and reeling a swim jig through the vegetation. Also found smallies cruising in 6-7 foot sand flats with more activity near rocks. Leading them and timing them with a black hair jig seemed to be the ticket. Water temps in the morning were between 56-57 degrees but by afternoon where 59-69 degrees.
Tom
Silver Ambassador
5/30/21
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Reeds
- Forage
  Crawfish
On the west side of the lake, cast you favorite finesse jig tipped with a craw and cast along the reeds. Large Smallmouth are swimming around foraging right after spawn. If you find yourself on the South West part of the lake, drag a Carolina rig along the bottom in 10ish ft
Blair Erickson
Bronze Ambassador
6/8/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Bluegill
Paired this trailer with an Untamed Tackle Ace Jig. The profile was definitely what they wanted as I caught several key fish on this combo. Ace Jig's smaller size allowed them to eat more of the jig even though they were biting soft.