Lake Minnewaska

Lake Minnewaska

Long Beach, Pope County, MN
13mi²
357.00ft
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Lake Information

Lake Minnewaska is a large, natural lake located in Pope County, Minnesota. With a surface area of 8,050 acres, it is one of the largest lakes in the area, and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The lake has a shoreline length of 19.9 miles, providing ample space for visitors to enjoy the scenery and take in the natural beauty of the area. The lake's mean depth is 17 feet, with a maximum depth of 32 feet. This depth variation creates a diverse habitat for a wide range of fish species, making it a popular destination for anglers of all levels. Fish species in the lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, sunfish, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, freshwater drum, white sucker, banded killifish, bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, spottail shiner, and tadpole madtom. In addition to fishing, Lake Minnewaska offers a variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, and hiking. There are several public access points around the lake, making it easy for visitors to explore the lake and its surrounding areas. Overall, Lake Minnewaska is a beautiful and diverse lake that offers something for everyone. Whether you are an avid angler or just looking for a peaceful place to relax and enjoy nature, this lake is definitely worth a visit.

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Current Conditions

76°F°
Feels like 73°F°
Windy
Today's High
75°F°
Today's Low
49°F°

Water Temperature

47°F
Updated: (May 9)
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Current water temperature for Lake Minnewaska is 47°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind16 mph NNW (Gust 25 mph)
Pressure
30.13 inHg
Visibility48 mi
Humidity21%
Cloud Cover12%

Forecast: Saturday, May 10

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
50°F°
10 AM
62°F°
1 PM
67°F°
4 PM
74°F°

Temperature

High
75°F°
Low
49°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

12mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
25mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed15 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:56 AM
Sunset1:40 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index7 (High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
3/5

Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

5:00 AM - 5:00 AM

3:33 PM - 6:03 PM

Minor Times (Good)

11:35 PM - 1:05 AM

9:16 AM - 10:46 AM

Outlook for Saturday at Lake Minnewaska

Expect temperatures ranging from 49°F to 75°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 12 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The maximum UV index will be 7 (High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 3/5 (Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 5:00 AM and 3:33 PM, or try the minor windows near 11:35 PM and 9:16 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Minnewaska.

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May 10th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
357 ft
Area
13 mi²
Coordinates
45.650, -95.407

Weather Forecast

Saturday

75°F
49°F

Sunday

88°F
60°F

Monday

86°F
63°F

Tuesday

86°F
63°F

Wednesday

82°F
64°F

Thursday

71°F
56°F

Friday

56°F
45°F

Saturday

63°F
41°F

Sunday

59°F
47°F
Saturday - 5/10/2025
75°F
49°F
12am
58°F
47°F
30.23 hPa
10 mph
NNE
G: 18 mph
2am
55°F
47°F
30.25 hPa
12 mph
NNE
G: 20 mph
4am
52°F
47°F
30.28 hPa
12 mph
NE
G: 20 mph
6am
49°F
47°F
30.29 hPa
10 mph
ENE
G: 16 mph
8am
54°F
47°F
30.30 hPa
11 mph
ENE
G: 17 mph
10am
62°F
47°F
30.30 hPa
10 mph
E
G: 13 mph
12pm
65°F
47°F
30.29 hPa
9 mph
ESE
G: 12 mph
2pm
69°F
47°F
30.24 hPa
12 mph
ESE
G: 15 mph
4pm
74°F
47°F
30.18 hPa
14 mph
SE
G: 18 mph
6pm
75°F
47°F
30.13 hPa
15 mph
SE
G: 19 mph
8pm
71°F
47°F
30.09 hPa
12 mph
SE
G: 22 mph
10pm
66°F
47°F
30.08 hPa
13 mph
SE
G: 23 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Lake Minnewaska

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

33°F

On Feb 16

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

51°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (74°F).
  • Coolest avg: February (33°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+12°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-17°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm07142128

Wind Direction

14°

Pressure

1024 mb

Cloud Cover

1%

Visibility

31 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

SatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSun0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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