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Lake Minnetonka/

Lake Minnetonka

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 24, 2024

Species

Largemouth Bass125

Season

Spring (Current)125

380 Fishing Reports

1517 Followers

Overview
Current Conditions
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Reports (380)
Techniques (19)
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Bladed Jigs
22
Wacky Rigs
16
Ned Rigs
15
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
14
Grass Jigs
12

Total Fishing Reports

380

Top Species Reported for Spring

Largemouth Bass125 Reports
Crappie35 Reports
Smallmouth Bass4 Reports
Walleye1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report

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Most Reported Baits for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Stealth Feider Jig 5/8 oz / Money Craw

HotbaitBest Seller

Stealth Feider Jig 5/8 oz / Money Craw

7 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin / 2 3/4"

HotbaitBest Seller

Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin / 2 3/4"

5 Fishing Reports

Reported for Ned Rigs

Sweet Beaver Green Pumpkin / 4 1/5"

HotbaitBest Seller

Reaction Innovations

Sweet Beaver Green Pumpkin / 4 1/5"

6 Fishing Reports

3 Techniques Reported

Dinger Worm 5" Green Pumpkin / 5"

HotbaitBest Seller

Dinger Worm 5" Green Pumpkin / 5"

6 Fishing Reports

4 Techniques Reported

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"

HotbaitBest Seller

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"

5 Fishing Reports

3 Techniques Reported

4" Craw Tube Green Pumpkin / 4"

HotbaitBest Seller

4" Craw Tube Green Pumpkin / 4"

4 Fishing Reports

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

Flat Worm - PowerBait MaxScent 3 3/4" / Green Pumpkin

HotbaitBest Seller

Flat Worm - PowerBait MaxScent 3 3/4" / Green Pumpkin

3 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

HotbaitBest Seller

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

3 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Chatterbait Mini Max 3/8 oz / Spot Remover

HotbaitBest Seller

Chatterbait Mini Max 3/8 oz / Spot Remover

3 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

RaZor ShadZ Green Pumpkin / 4 1/2"

RaZor ShadZ Green Pumpkin / 4 1/2"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Rage Craw Green Pumpkin / 4"

Rage Craw Green Pumpkin / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Rage Menace Grub Green Pumpkin / 4"

HotbaitBest Seller

Rage Menace Grub Green Pumpkin / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Compact Series Tandem Blades Kill Gill / 3/8 oz

HotbaitBest Seller

Bassman Spinnerbaits

Compact Series Tandem Blades Kill Gill / 3/8 oz

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Spinnerbaits

Flanders Ned Head - EOL 1/4 oz / Black

Flanders Ned Head - EOL 1/4 oz / Black

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Ned Rigs

Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck

HotbaitBest Seller

Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Baby Brush Hog Green Pumpkin / 4"

Baby Brush Hog Green Pumpkin / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Original Chatterbait 1/2 oz / White

Original Chatterbait 1/2 oz / White

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Rage Chunk Trailer Blue Craw / 2 1/2"

Rage Chunk Trailer Blue Craw / 2 1/2"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Grass Jigs

Block Head Ned Rig Head 1/8 oz

Block Head Ned Rig Head 1/8 oz

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Ned Rigs

Ned Head 1/6 oz / Black

Ned Head 1/6 oz / Black

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Cage Feider Jig 3/8 oz / Bream

HotbaitBest Seller

Cage Feider Jig 3/8 oz / Bream

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Divine Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Baby Bream

HotbaitBest Seller

Divine Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Baby Bream

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Swim Jigs

Hella CrawZ Green Pumpkin / 3 3/4"

Hella CrawZ Green Pumpkin / 3 3/4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Smallmouth Magic / 3.3"

HotbaitBest Seller

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Smallmouth Magic / 3.3"

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Reported for Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)

Rage Bug Black Blue Flake / 4"

HotbaitBest Seller

Rage Bug Black Blue Flake / 4"

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Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

Rage Swimmer 3 3/4" / KVD Magic

Rage Swimmer 3 3/4" / KVD Magic

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Reported for Swim Jigs

Hula StickZ Green Pumpkin / 4"

Hula StickZ Green Pumpkin / 4"

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Reported for Ned Rigs

Crush 50X Squarebill Crankbait Bluegill Spawn / 2 1/4"

Crush 50X Squarebill Crankbait Bluegill Spawn / 2 1/4"

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Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'

Pop-R Silver/Black / 2 1/2"

Pop-R Silver/Black / 2 1/2"

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Reported for Topwater Popping

6" Magdraft Swimbait Albino Pearl Shad / 6"

HotbaitBest Seller

6" Magdraft Swimbait Albino Pearl Shad / 6"

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Reported for Soft Swimbaits (Lg)

Perfect Ned Head 3/16 oz / Green Pumpkin / 2/0

HotbaitBest Seller

Perfect Ned Head 3/16 oz / Green Pumpkin / 2/0

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Reported for Ned Rigs

Lunker Log Green Pumpkin Purple / 5"

Lunker Log Green Pumpkin Purple / 5"

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Reported for Wacky Rigs

Trick Worm Junebug / 6 1/2"

Trick Worm Junebug / 6 1/2"

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Reported for Ned Rigs

Super Fluke Green Pumpkin / 5 1/4"

Super Fluke Green Pumpkin / 5 1/4"

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Reported for Wacky Rigs

Dominator Tube Jig 1/16 oz / Black

Dominator Tube Jig 1/16 oz / Black

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Reported for Tubes

2" Baby Shad Chartreuse White / 2"

2" Baby Shad Chartreuse White / 2"

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Reported for Tubes

Dinger Worm 4" Green Pumpkin / 4"

Dinger Worm 4" Green Pumpkin / 4"

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Reported for Wacky Rigs

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Nickel Tandem Spinnerbait White Silver / 1/2 oz

Nickel Tandem Spinnerbait White Silver / 1/2 oz

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Reported for Bladed Jigs

Bandito Bug Green Pumpkin / 4"

Bandito Bug Green Pumpkin / 4"

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Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

Kamikaze Swimon Green Pumpkin / 4 1/4"

Kamikaze Swimon Green Pumpkin / 4 1/4"

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Reported for Bladed Jigs

Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

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Reported for Swim Jigs

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

HotbaitBest Seller

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

View Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

Tour Level Skirted Football Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin Candy

Tour Level Skirted Football Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin Candy

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Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'

Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'

Compact Mag Willow 1/2 oz / Chart Shad

HotbaitBest Seller

Bassman Spinnerbaits

Compact Mag Willow 1/2 oz / Chart Shad

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Reported for Spinnerbaits

Grass Ripper Swim Jig 1/4 oz / Spot Remover

Evergreen International

Grass Ripper Swim Jig 1/4 oz / Spot Remover

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Reported for Spinnerbaits

Largo Shad 4" / Pearl

Largo Shad 4" / Pearl

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Reported for Spinnerbaits

Bomb Shot GP3 / 4"

Bomb Shot GP3 / 4"

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Reported for Ned Rigs

3.5" Pro Series Swammer Swimbait Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

3.5" Pro Series Swammer Swimbait Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

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Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

Vision 110 Jr. Jerkbait PM Twilight Chart Back / 3 7/8"

Vision 110 Jr. Jerkbait PM Twilight Chart Back / 3 7/8"

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Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

Vault Blade Bait 1/2 oz / Holo Silver

HotbaitBest Seller

Vault Blade Bait 1/2 oz / Holo Silver

View Fishing Report

Reported for Blade Baits

Spunk Shad Pintail 4 1/2" / Green Pumpkin

Hog Farmer Bait Company

Spunk Shad Pintail 4 1/2" / Green Pumpkin

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Dressed Aglia Spinner 1/4 oz / Silver-White

Dressed Aglia Spinner 1/4 oz / Silver-White

View Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

SlingBladeZ Double Willow 3/8 oz / Bluegill

SlingBladeZ Double Willow 3/8 oz / Bluegill

View Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)

Baby Goat Green Pumpkin / 3"

Baby Goat Green Pumpkin / 3"

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Reported for Ned Rigs

Juice Jig 1/2 oz / Bruise

Juice Jig 1/2 oz / Bruise

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Paca Slim - EOL 3 1/2" / Okeechobee Flare

Paca Slim - EOL 3 1/2" / Okeechobee Flare

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

EZ Swimmer Swimbait 4 1/4" / June Bug

EZ Swimmer Swimbait 4 1/4" / June Bug

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Aaron Martens Shock Blade Pro 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Tiger

Aaron Martens Shock Blade Pro 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Tiger

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / White/Rainbow

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / White/Rainbow

View Fishing Report

Reported for Blade Baits

PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg Green Pumpkin / 4"

PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg Green Pumpkin / 4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

TRD TicklerZ Canada Craw / 2 3/4"

HotbaitBest Seller

TRD TicklerZ Canada Craw / 2 3/4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Ned Rigs

Finesse ShroomZ Jighead 1/6 oz / Black

Finesse ShroomZ Jighead 1/6 oz / Black

View Fishing Report

Reported for Ned Rigs

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm M.M. III / 6"

HotbaitBest Seller

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm M.M. III / 6"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

Poppin Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

Poppin Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

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Reported for Frogs/Toads

KVD Splash Topwater Black Lab / 3"

KVD Splash Topwater Black Lab / 3"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Topwater Popping

KVD Perfect Plastics Half Shell Dropshot Worm Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

HotbaitBest Seller

KVD Perfect Plastics Half Shell Dropshot Worm Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

Mo'Glo Jighead 1/16 oz / Chart

Mo'Glo Jighead 1/16 oz / Chart

View Fishing Report

Reported for Tubes

Tube-X - EOL Green Pumpkin / 4 1/4"

Tube-X - EOL Green Pumpkin / 4 1/4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Tubes

Tungsten Flipping Jig 3/8 oz / Magic Craw

Tungsten Flipping Jig 3/8 oz / Magic Craw

View Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait 2 1/2" / Neon Bluegill

Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait 2 1/2" / Neon Bluegill

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

KVD 2.5 Squarebill Crankbait Summer Sexy Shad / 2 3/4"

KVD 2.5 Squarebill Crankbait Summer Sexy Shad / 2 3/4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Hawt Shot - EOL Green Pumpkin/Blue Flake / 4"

Hawt Shot - EOL Green Pumpkin/Blue Flake / 4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Craw Tube Bulk Pack 1099 / 100 Pack / 4"

Craw Tube Bulk Pack 1099 / 100 Pack / 4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

PowerBait Power Worm 7" / Motor Oil

HotbaitBest Seller

PowerBait Power Worm 7" / Motor Oil

View Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

Money Jig 1/8 oz / Chartreuse / 3/0

Money Jig 1/8 oz / Chartreuse / 3/0

View Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

Rage Scounbug 3 1/2" Junebug / 3 1/2"

Rage Scounbug 3 1/2" Junebug / 3 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

Swamp Crawler Worm - EOL Black Blue Bruizer / 5 1/2"

Swamp Crawler Worm - EOL Black Blue Bruizer / 5 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Glimmer

Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Glimmer

View Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

Tungsten Lil' Creeper Jig 3/8 oz / PB&J

Tungsten Lil' Creeper Jig 3/8 oz / PB&J

View Fishing Report

Reported for Finesse Jigs

Fuzzy Beaver Orange Crush / 4 1/5"

Fuzzy Beaver Orange Crush / 4 1/5"

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Reported for Finesse Jigs

4" Senko Worm Baby Bass / 4"

4" Senko Worm Baby Bass / 4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Ned Rigs

Turbo CrawZ 4" Canada Craw / 4"

Turbo CrawZ 4" Canada Craw / 4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

Pro CrawZ Black Blue Flake / 3 1/2"

Pro CrawZ Black Blue Flake / 3 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

KVD Perfect Plastics Dream Shot KVD Magic / 4"

KVD Perfect Plastics Dream Shot KVD Magic / 4"

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Reported for Bladed Jigs

Magdraft Freestyle Swimbait Brownie / 6"

Magdraft Freestyle Swimbait Brownie / 6"

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Reported for Soft Swimbaits (Lg)

Walking Frog 2 1/2" / Bluegill

HotbaitBest Seller

Walking Frog 2 1/2" / Bluegill

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Reported for Frogs/Toads

Gavacho Frog White / 2 3/4"

Gavacho Frog White / 2 3/4"

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Reported for Frogs/Toads

Bobby's Perfect Frog New Bullfrog / 5/8 oz

Bobby's Perfect Frog New Bullfrog / 5/8 oz

View Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

CrossEyeZ Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Fire Craw

CrossEyeZ Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Fire Craw

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

Thunder Cricket 1/2 oz / Bruiser

Thunder Cricket 1/2 oz / Bruiser

View Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

D Bomb 25 Pack Green Pumpkin / 4"

D Bomb 25 Pack Green Pumpkin / 4"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Green Pumpkin / 3.8"

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Green Pumpkin / 3.8"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

II Swim Jig 1/4 oz / Sunfish

II Swim Jig 1/4 oz / Sunfish

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Reported for Swim Jigs

Whopper Plopper 90 Perch / 3 1/2"

Whopper Plopper 90 Perch / 3 1/2"

View Fishing Report

Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'

Z Craw Green Pumpkin / 4 1/4"

Z Craw Green Pumpkin / 4 1/4"

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Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'

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Bluegill

Z-Man Baby Goat Green Pumpkin / 3"

Z-Man Baby Goat Green Pumpkin / 3"

$4.99

Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin / 2 3/4"

Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin / 2 3/4"

$3.99

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4/2/22

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile

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3/31/22

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
64°

Fishing shallow points with rock made for some big bites. Sitting on the side of the point and casting into 5-7ft rolling a swimjig or a big swimbait got me bites. I looked for the weed edge and small rocks to find big fish waiting for the right bait to attack.

Picasso Lures Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Glimmer

Picasso Lures Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Glimmer

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Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) #4

Grass Jigs #5

Drop Shot #6

Swim Jigs #7

Frogs/Toads #8

Spinnerbaits #9

Finesse Jigs #10

Topwater Popping #11

Structure Jigs #12

Texas Rigs (Worming) #13

Blade Baits #14

Hard Jerkbaits #15

Crankbaits 0-6' #16

Soft Swimbaits (Lg) #17

Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md) #18

Tubes #19

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