Weekend fishing itinerary near Minneapolis

Two days, 4 stops on 4 public waters, all within 75 minutes of Minneapolis. Each stop below has its drive time, its access point and the fish recorded there.

Day 1

Morning: Lake Minnetonka

Start the day on Lake Minnetonka, launching from the ramp below.

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.

118 min · 13.5 mi

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Lake Minnetonka

Hennepin

Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay Public Water Access Site18

max 100 ft · surveyed

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From Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay Public Water Access Site to White Bear Lake (S) Public Water Access Site: 42 min by road (30.7 mi).

Evening: White Bear Lake (S) Public Water Access Site

End the day at White Bear Lake (S) Public Water Access Site — no boat needed.

White Bear Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. White Bear Lake (S) Public Water Access Site: shore access on White Bear Lake, ≈ 14.7 mi from downtown. Public access on White Bear Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike.

224 min · 16.8 mi

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White Bear Lake

Ramsey

White Bear Lake (S) Public Water Access Site17

max 80 ft · surveyed

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Day 2

Morning: Bde Maka Ska

Start the day on Bde Maka Ska, launching from the ramp below.

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.

37 min · 3.8 mi

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Bde Maka Ska

Hennepin

Bde Maka Ska Public Water Access Site14

max 90 ft · surveyed

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From Bde Maka Ska Public Water Access Site to Lake Harriet Public Water Access Site: 5 min by road (1.6 mi).

Evening: Lake Harriet

End the day on 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.