The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Minnehaha
Lake County, Florida · about 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
75°F water, level steady, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Minnehaha
Lake Minnehaha is a lake in Lake County, Florida, covering about 2,190 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.9 miles. The water sits about 90 ft above sea level. Clermont is on the shore. The closest city is Pine Hills, about 18 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Florida, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 75°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Minnehaha
- Clermonton the shore
- Minneolaabout 2.1 mi north
- Grovelandabout 4.1 mi west
- Montverdeabout 6 mi northeast
- Pine Hillsnearest city, about 18 mi east
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Questions about Lake Minnehaha
What fish are in Lake Minnehaha?
Lakes like Lake Minnehaha usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Minnehaha?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Minnehaha?
About 2,190 acres, with about 7.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Minnehaha?
Clermont is on the shore; Minneola is about 2.1 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Minnehaha today?
The surface was about 75°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Minnehaha on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
