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LAKE MINNETONKA - ORONO AREA

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FACTS & STATISTICS


Lake Minnetonka is the 10th largest lake in Minnesota; it has over 14,000 acres of water (approximately 22 square miles) with more than 100 miles of shoreline.   Lake Minnetonka is also the most heavily-used lakes in Minnesota.

Lake Minnetonka offers something for everyone.  Come summer, there is no doubt about it, Lake Minnetonka is the "place to be."  For many residents, as well as visitors, spring and fall offer a peaceful tranquility.  Winter offers its own pleasures for snowmobiling or ice fishing.  This lake offers many enjoyments.  Living in Orono you'll be a step or drive away from enjoying all the lake has to offer.

Despite the metro location, Lake Minnetonka is rated one of the finest, most consistent fish producing lakes in the state.  Some of the species in the lake include Bluegills (the most abundant species), crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge (muskie) northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye.

Other noteworthy facts about Lake Minnetonka. 
 

     Channels: 31 connecting channels
     Maximum Depth: 101 feet (in Crystal Bay)
     Outlet Minnehaha Creek Outlet
     Upper Lake Inlets: Six-Mile and Painters Creek Outlets
     Water Clarity: 10.9 feet
   
 

Updated: 04/23/07

   

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Lake Minnetonka Online (952) 404-2504
  P.O. Box 105 www.lakeminnetonka.com
  Excelsior, MN 55331  
   
Lake-Link, Inc. (262) 363-5222
  621 Small Farm Road http://mn.lake-link.com
  Mukwonago, WI 53149  
   
 

Updated: 03/29/05

2010 FISHING OPENERS



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* For more details about seasons and regulations, see or download the Minnesota Fishing Regulations Guide.
 
Minnesota Office of Tourism (651) 296-5029
Minnesota DNR (651) 296-6157

Updated: 03/10/10

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