Happy New Year Fishing Guide Action

January 5, 2026

The Latest from Lake Minnetonka in MN...

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The panfish bite is on!

Happy New Year everyone. The weather has been up and down, but we are finally driving vehicles to the ice houses. With the ice depth running 12-13" customers can now take the plowed ice road to the fish house they have rented.


This last week the sunfish bite has been the best, but clients are still catching crappies too. Most of the crappies are being caught after dark on minnows or waxworms.


A few pike, bass and walleye have also been caught. Small sucker minnows or fathead minnows have been best for them.

 Most of the fish are coming out of 15-20' of water. The Aqua-Vu underwater camera that is hooked to the TV has helped catch them quick biting sunfish. And if them sunfish scatter fast watch because a pike is coming.

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By Todd S August 27, 2026
Fishing is still solid on the lake, with ample opportunities to catch nice largemouth bass as well as northern pike on Lake Minnetonka in MN. Call today to fish.
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The mid-August report from Todd at Set the Hook Guide Service on Lake Minnetonka, with plenty of fish in the mix, including pike, walleye, and largemouth bass.
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By Todd S August 9, 2026
As we get late into our summer, the fishing action continues to be consistent on Lake Minnetonka, especially for bass and pike. Call today to go fishing.
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