Largemouth Bass

Lake Minnetonka, right next to Wayzata, is a renowned destination for largemouth bass, and for good reason. Its complex structure, diverse weed growth, and abundant forage create an ideal habitat for trophy bass. Summer is peak season, offering consistent action and the best chance at a lunker. Target weedlines with crankbaits and spinnerbaits in the early morning and late evening. During the day, flip jigs and Texas-rigged worms into heavy cover. The numerous bays and channels of Lake Minnetonka allow you to find protected water even on windy days. A local tip: pay attention to the mayfly hatch. When mayflies are emerging, bass often focus on them, making finesse techniques like drop-shotting or wacky-rigging effective. Lake Minnetonka has numerous public boat launches, but they can get crowded, especially on weekends. The lake is known for producing some truly impressive bass, so be prepared for a fight!