Fishing Lake Minnewaska
AKA: Minnewaska Lake
Popular Fish Species Lake Minnewaska, MN
Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Smallmouth bass compete with largemouth bass at Lake Minnewaska, but smallies are so much more fun to catch. Smallmouth bass fishing is generally good when they move to shallow water. Use shallow spinnerbaits, small buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around any sort of shallow rip rap or cover. Other times, focus your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points which are home to crawfish, are prime areas for smallies.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn around April and May. Good spawns have triggered a healthy population of yellow perch. Yellow perch make a great fish fry, and are a food source for most predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows, other small fish, insects and worms. They gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.
Walleye Fishing
Lake Minnewaska offers decent walleye fishing due to good fisheries management by Minnesota Fish and Wildlife Division. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. Casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well once you locate a school.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish and yellow perch at Lake Minnewaska in Minnesota.
Lake Minnewaska is a 7,100-acre lake in the central part of the state, at Glenwood, with more than eighteen miles of shoreline.
Both largemouth and smallmouth bass can be found in Lake Minnewaska. Walleye fishing is another highlight here. Yellow perch are abundant in Lake Minnewaska and offer a fun and rewarding fishing experience. These schooling fish can be found near weed beds, drop-offs, and other areas with structure. Anglers can target perch using small jigs or live bait presentations. Bluegill and black crappie are popular panfish species in Lake Minnewaska.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Minnewaska
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Lake Minnewaska Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Hunt's Resort & RV Park
Rentals: Pontoon boats
320 634-3323
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Glenwood Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off N Lake Shore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Minnewaska Boat Launch Ramp West
Located in the southeast section of the lake, west side, off S Main Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Minnewaska Boat Ramp North
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, north side, off N Lake Shore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
Starbuck Marina
307 E 5th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
320 239-2525
Click here for a Minnesota Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Woodlawn Resort & Campground - 320 634-3619
The Lazy Pines RV Park - 320 760-8327
South Pointe RV Park - 320 634-4818
Hobo Park Campground - 320 239-2336
Lakeview Campground - 320 239-4136
Beachside RV Park Campground - 320 424-2754
Lake Minnewaska MN Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Minnewaska
Woodlawn Resort & Campground
24050 N Lake Shore Dr
Glenwood, MN 56334
320 634-3619
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Lake Minnewaska in MN
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Fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass in central MN.
