Does Waconia Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Waconia Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Waconia Lake good for fishing?

Waconia Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Waconia Lake?

Waconia Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, 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

bigmouth buffalo black bullhead black crappie bluegill brown bullhead common carp freshwater drum green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass muskellunge northern pike pumpkinseed walleye yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Waconia Lake

Waconia Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 37 feet across 3,080 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	7.3 ft
Maximum Depth	37 ft
Surface Area	3,080 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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