Lake · Hennepin, Minnesota
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet
Location Snapshot
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet is a large metropolitan Minnesota lake made up of interconnected bays and a diverse warmwater fishery. Largemouth bass are the primary supported target, with northern pike and walleye adding predator variety and muskellunge providing another established opportunity.
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
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
42°F
Feels like
37°F
Wind
5 mph SE
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:45 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
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 66°F / Low 42°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 69°F / Low 45°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 58°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 36 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
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet. Northern pike are common and established, and walleye are common. Muskellunge are present and stocked.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Muskellunge are stocked in Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Outlet.
- Stocked
Muskellunge
Stocked · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
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