Other noteworthy facts about Lake Minnetonka:
- Channels: 31 connecting channels
- Maximum Depth: 101 feet (in Crystal Bay)
- Outlet: Minnehaha Creek
- Upper Lake Inlets: Six-Mile Creek and Painter's Creek
- Water Clarity: 10.9 feet
Activities
Lake Minnetonka offers something for everyone. Come summer, there is no doubt about it, Lake Minnetonka is the "place to be." For many residents, as well as visitors, spring and fall offer a peaceful tranquility. Winter offers its own pleasures for snowmobiling or ice fishing. This lake offers many enjoyments.
Despite the metro location, Lake Minnetonka is rated one of the finest, most consistent fish producing lakes in the state. Some of the species in the lake include:
- Bluegills (the most abundant species)
- Crappie
- Largemouth bass
- Muskellunge (muskie) northern pike
- Smallmouth bass
- Walleye