The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Minnewaska
Pope County, Minnesota · about 7,770 acres (12.1 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Minnewaska
Lake Minnewaska spreads over about 7,770 acres in Pope County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 6.9 miles with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,140 ft above sea level. Glenwood is right by the lake. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 60 miles away.
- Size
- About 7,770 acres (12.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,140 ft
- County
- Pope County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:18 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Minnewaska
- Glenwoodon the shore
- Starbuckon the shore
- Alexandriaabout 16 mi north
- Osakisabout 19 mi northeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 60 mi east
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Questions about Lake Minnewaska
What fish are in Lake Minnewaska?
Lakes like Lake Minnewaska usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Minnewaska?
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 Minnewaska?
About 7,770 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Minnewaska?
Glenwood is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Minnewaska today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Minnewaska on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
