Bluegill is recorded in 68 of the 60 spots within 75 minutes of Minneapolis. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Minneapolis in April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Minneapolis
1. Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka is a 18-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Minnetonka closest to downtown (≈ 11.5 mi). Public access on Lake Minnetonka: 12 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Goldfish, Common Carp, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Bde Maka Ska
Bde Maka Ska is a 7-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Bde Maka Ska Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Bde Maka Ska closest to downtown (≈ 2.9 mi). Public access on Bde Maka Ska: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Goldfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
3. White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at White Bear Lake, Matoska Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on White Bear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.1 mi). Public access on White Bear Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike.
4. Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet is a 11-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Lake Harriet Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Harriet closest to downtown (≈ 4 mi). Public access on Lake Harriet: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and White Sucker.
5. Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Medicine Lake, French Regional Park Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Medicine Lake closest to downtown (≈ 8.3 mi). Public access on Medicine Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass.
6. Lake Minnewashta
Lake Minnewashta is a 26-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Lake Minnewashta, Regional Park (NE) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Minnewashta closest to downtown (≈ 17.3 mi). Public access on Lake Minnewashta: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Bullhead.
