Lake Minnewashta
Carver County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Minnewashta, MN
- How big is Lake Minnewashta?
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- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Minnewashta?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Minnewashta?
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How big is Lake Minnewashta?
How deep is Lake Minnewashta?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Minnewashta?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Pugnose Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Minnewashta?
What are the closest cities to Lake Minnewashta?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Minnewashta area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Minnewashta?
Are there boat launches on Lake Minnewashta?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Minnewashta?
What are the fishing regulations for Lake Minnewashta?
There are specific fishing regulations Lake Minnewashta that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Minnewashta?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Minnewashta Lake was conducted on August 30th thru September 1st, 2021 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 14 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample six stations, a 15-foot seine was used at three stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at five stations. Nearshore sampling captured 17 species of fish including four species that are intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Least Darter, and Iowa Darter) and one that is tolerant of disturbance (Green Sunfish).
A concurrent summer trap net survey was conducted by IBI Program Staff. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline in locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Bluegill were most abundant by number (average size was 5.4 inches and 16% were 7 inches or larger) and Bluegill, Common Carp, and Yellow Bullhead comprised a majority of the trap net catch by biomass.
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from July 13th, 2016 standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Fathead Minnow). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey provides supporting evidence that the fish community in Minnewashta Lake is adversely impacted by stressors as indicated by an FIBI score just below the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Mississippi River - Twin Cities Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Lake St. Joe | 0.9 mi | 20 | 52 ft |
| Lake Virginia | 1.5 mi | 105 | 34 ft |
| Tamarack Lake | 1.5 mi | 28 | 82 ft |
| Mary Lake | 1.7 mi | 10 | |
| Schutz Lake | 2.0 mi | 106 | 49 ft |
| Lake Lucy | 2.2 mi | 88 | 20 ft |
| Lake Ann | 2.3 mi | 116 | 45 ft |
| Galpin Lake | 2.4 mi | 44 | |
| Steiger Lake | 2.8 mi | 166 | 37 ft |
| McKnight Lake | 2.8 mi | 20 |
