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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Minnewawa
Aitkin County, Minnesota · about 2,180 acres (3.4 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Minnewawa
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Lake Minnewawa covers about 2,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.3 miles. At about 1,220 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Aitkin lies about 22 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Duluth, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,180 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Aitkin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Lake Minnewawa in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
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 7:13 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Minnewawa
- Aitkinabout 22 mi southwest
- Moose Lakeabout 28 mi southeast
- Duluthnearest city, about 53 mi east
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Questions about Lake Minnewawa
What fish are in Lake Minnewawa?
Lakes like Lake Minnewawa 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 Minnewawa?
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 Minnewawa?
About 2,180 acres, with about 17.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Minnewawa?
Aitkin is about 22 miles southwest; Moose Lake is about 28 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Minnewawa today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Minnewawa on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
