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LAKE MINNETONKA - ORONO AREA |
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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.
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| Channels: |
31 connecting channels |
| Maximum Depth: |
101 feet (in Crystal Bay) |
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Outlet |
Minnehaha Creek Outlet |
| Upper Lake
Inlets: |
Six-Mile and Painters Creek Outlets |
| Water Clarity: |
10.9 feet |
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Updated: 04/23/07 |
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| January 01 |
Stream trout
(winter - southeast catch & release) |
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| January 12 |
Lake trout
(winter - outside BWCA season) |
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| April 01 |
Stream trout (spring - southeast
streams catch & release) |
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| April 12 |
Stream trout in streams
(except SE) |
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| April 12 |
Stream trout in streams (SE
season) |
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| May 10 |
Lake trout in lakes (summer season) |
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| May 10 |
Walleye, sauger, northern pike |
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| May 24 |
Largemouth and Smallmouth bass
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(Northeastern Minnesota) |
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| June 07 |
Muskie |
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| September 08 |
Smallmouth Bass
(southeast catch & release) |
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| September 15 |
Stream Trout
(southeast catch & release) |
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| Continuous |
Sunfish, crappies, catfish,
bullheads |
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| * For more details about
seasons and regulations, see or download the
Minnesota Fishing Regulations Guide. |
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Minnesota Office of Tourism |
(651) 296-5029 |
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| Minnesota DNR |
(651) 296-6157 |
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Updated: 02/22/08 |
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