Our map counts 60 fishing waters within 75 minutes of Minneapolis: 55 lakes and 5 reservoirs. Across these waters, 44 fish species are on record.
Bde Maka Ska is 7 minutes from Minneapolis
Bde Maka Ska (lake) is the shortest drive from Minneapolis: 7 min (3.8 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Bde Maka Ska Public Water Access Site.
Also within a short drive:
- Lake Harriet — 11 min (5.2 mi)
- Medicine Lake — 16 min (9.2 mi)
- Lake Owasso — 18 min (10.7 mi)
What bites near Minneapolis: Bluegill first
Bluegill turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 68 of 60. It is followed by Black Crappie (68), Common Carp (64), Largemouth Bass (62) and Black Bullhead (60).
Where to find them closest to town:
- Bluegill, Black Crappie, Common Carp and Largemouth Bass: Bde Maka Ska, 7 min (3.8 mi)
- Black Bullhead: Medicine Lake, 16 min (9.2 mi)
Leading the list: Lake Minnetonka
These 3 waters lead our list for Minneapolis, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:
- Lake Minnetonka: 13,526 acres, 18 fish species on record, max depth 100 ft (surveyed) and 72 ramps.
- Bde Maka Ska (lake): 420 acres, 14 fish species on record, max depth 90 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.
- White Bear Lake: 2,430 acres, 17 fish species on record, max depth 80 ft (surveyed) and 8 ramps.
Launching near Minneapolis: 122 ramps
Public access near Minneapolis adds up to 122 boat ramps and 10 shore-fishing spots. Nearest to the center for launching: Bde Maka Ska Public Water Access Site on Bde Maka Ska, roughly 2.9 mi as the crow flies.
Deepest nearby: Lake Elmo, 120 ft
Lake Elmo has the greatest depth on our map near here, 120 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Lake Minnetonka (100 ft), Cedar Lake (100 ft) and Bde Maka Ska (90 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 60 waters.
8 campgrounds near the water
8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Minneapolis. Nearest to the city: Shaver Campground (12.5 mi, by Lake Minnetonka), Baker Park Reserve Campground (18.5 mi, by Lake Independence) and South Group Camp (23.8 mi, by Lake Rebecca).
Stocking records around Minneapolis
Stocked fish on record: Lake Pepin (236,812 fish).
