Does Minnewashta Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Minnewashta Lake alongside 13 other species.

Is Minnewashta Lake good for fishing?

Minnewashta Lake has 14 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is a typical species count for the region, supporting a mixed-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Minnewashta Lake?

Minnewashta Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black bullhead black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead common carp green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed walleye yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Minnewashta Lake

Minnewashta Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 70 feet across 680 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	11.5 ft
Maximum Depth	70 ft
Surface Area	680 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	14

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