Minnetoga
A 15-acre lake near Glen Lake in Hennepin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (4)
Black Crappie
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–18 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980
Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1980 | 0.50 | - | 1.30 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1990 | 8.50 | - | 1.48 lbs |
| Aug 27, 1980 | 11.50 | - | 2.73 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 23.5 per gill net · typical 5.2–56.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1990 | 23.50 | - | 0.36 lbs |
| Aug 27, 1980 | 68.50 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 28, 1990NORTHERN PIKE WERE SAMPLED IN THE GILL NETS AT APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES THE LOCAL MEDIAN FOR NUMBER PER SET, BUT ABOUT HALF THE LOCAL MEDIAN FOR POUN…
NORTHERN PIKE WERE SAMPLED IN THE GILL NETS AT APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES THE LOCAL MEDIAN FOR NUMBER PER SET, BUT ABOUT HALF THE LOCAL MEDIAN FOR POUNDS PER SET. BLACK BULLHEADS WERE ALSO SAMPLED IN EXCESS OF LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. LARGE- MOUTH BASS WERE SAMPLED IN THE 1980 ASSESSMENT BUT WERE NOT TAKEN IN THIS YEARS SAMPLING.
August 27, 1980Glnt ctchs for N Pike and Blk Bullhead were very high. N Pike taken were all in the 19 to 25 inch range. It is strongly susp. that most or all of the…
Glnt ctchs for N Pike and Blk Bullhead were very high. N Pike taken were all in the 19 to 25 inch range. It is strongly susp. that most or all of the same age and probably the result of the prvt stckng. File inf. indicates that Bass, N Pike, Crappies, and Sunfish were present early in '50's. Except for lM Bass all species of fish found in seining or glntng are spec. tol. of lw wnt oxyg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Minnetoga?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Minnetoga. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Minnetoga?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Minnetoga. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Minnetoga?
Minnetoga has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Minnetoga last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Minnetoga is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Minnetoga have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Minnetoga in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 15.1 acres
- Max Depth
- 27 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.75 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed