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Lake Minnetonka

Minnesota
55.73 km²
44.9327, -93.5997
NHD 120018114
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About Lake Minnetonka

Lake Minnetonka is a natural lake or pond in Minnesota, United States. It covers approximately 55.73 km² (13771 acres). The lake centroid is located at 44.9327° N, 93.5997° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Minnetonka

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 15h 13m
Dawn10:09
Sunrise10:45
Sunset01:58
Dusk02:33

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:3911:45Excellent
  • Morning11:4518:21Good
  • Midday18:2122:58Calm
  • Afternoon22:5800:58Good
  • Dusk00:5803:03Excellent
  • Night03:0309:39Good
Moon: 15% · waxing14:35

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Minnetonka?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Minnetonka. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Minnetonka?

Lake Minnetonka covers approximately 55.73 square kilometres (13771 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Minnetonka located?

Lake Minnetonka is located in Minnesota, United States, with its centroid at 44.9327°, -93.5997°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF