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Welcome to Lake Minnetonka


Lake Minnetonka is one of the most heavily used lake in the State of Minnesota, and perhaps in the entire United States. On a busy July weekend, there can be as many as 10,000 boats on the lake, for a density of about one boat every 1.4 acres.

The lake is shared by everything from kayaks and canoes to sailboats, fishing boats and runabouts, to large cruisers and charter boats. 

Because it is so heavily used, special rules apply to Lake Minnetonka. If you are going to boat (or snowmobile) on the lake, be sure you know these rules. You can download pamphlets from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, which explains these special rules.

Like the rest of the county, but especially for Minnetonka, many activities are regulated. Click here for the general Water Patrol Web Site.

Current Lake Level

The lake level is important information to know before your day on the lake, especially if you have a boat with a fly bridge. The chart below shows the last five lake levels and the variance from the normal level of 929.4 feet. Simply add or subtract the Variance from the bridge clearance information to know if you will fit.

Also, when lake levels are low, you need to be extra cautious around point buoys.

DateWater LevelDam StatusFlow RateVariance (Feet)
12/2/2009928.23Closed0-1.17
11/23/2009928.21Closed0-1.19
11/18/2009928.2Closed0-1.20
11/16/2009928.21Closed0-1.19
11/12/2009928.21Closed0-1.19