Minnetoga

Hennepin County

Near Glen Lake

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Black CrappieGood · 60Largemouth BassGood · 50Northern PikeAverage · 49

A 15-acre lake near Glen Lake in Hennepin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (4)

Black Crappie

Good · 60

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 28, 1990	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 27, 1980	0.50	-	1.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.48 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 28, 1990	8.50	-	1.48 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 27, 1980	11.50	-	2.73 lbs	Standard gill nets

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

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 28, 1990	23.50	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 27, 1980	68.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

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.

Are there special fishing regulations on Minnetoga?

No — Minnetoga has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.