Lake · Hennepin, Minnesota
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
70°F
Wind
7 mph NE
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 7 AM
Fog
Temp 66°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 86°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 85°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 89°F / Low 66°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 67°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 86°F / Low 69°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 38 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Showers
High 91°F / Low 66°F
Chance 71%
Precip 0.17 in
Max gust 43 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Minnetonka.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet is the Twin Cities inland mixed fishery at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks keeps this existing public identity and publishes complete static fishery. USGS 05289000 is stage, not same-lake 00010. Distinct from Mille Lacs and Leech Lake. Much shoreline is private. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Minnetonka largemouth. USGS 05289000.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Minnetonka pike.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Minnetonka walleye.
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Minnetonka muskellunge where stocked.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large inland Minnetonka chain at Grays Bay outlet, Hennepin County.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public landings are documented by MNDNR / Three Rivers / city access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 05289000. Private shoreline is not unrestricted public access.
Stocking information
MNDNR manages Minnetonka mixed species. Confirm current official stocking separately.
- Stocked
Muskellunge
Stocked · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
MNDNR Minnetonka inland rules change. Private shoreline is not unrestricted public access. Confirm current MNDNR regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Hennepin, Minnesota
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Hennepin
Management Category
Inland mixed lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet
Regulation Summary
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet: MNDNR inland lake rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
largemouth-bass, northern-pike, walleye, muskellunge
Public Access
Public
Description
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet, Minnesota. Existing public lake. USGS 05289000 reports live stage, not same-lake 00010. PATH B fishery populated.
