The season has begun.
December 24, 2025
Ice fishing houses are out.
I've been putting ice houses out on Lake Minnetonka the last few days. I have 7 out so far and they are sitting on 12.5" of ice. The snow is pretty much gone on the lake now. So, ice cleats are a good idea as it's a bit slippery out there.
We are running the Polaris Ranger and trailer to bring people back and forth until we can start driving vehicle out on the lake.
Last night was my first group of clients for the season. It was the first time ice fishing for this group. With people from California, North Carolina and here near Minneapolis. They had 2 crappies caught before I let them go on their own. And by the end they caught 20 fish, not bad for some newbies. The bite should continue to be good as the season goes on.
The road to the houses is plowed and this cold weather is making ice. Now 8-9" of ice. The houses should be out later this week, and the rental season will begin.
Lake Minnetonka is locked up, and fishing has begun in the smaller weedy bays. Learn what to bring and how to find these areas and what to use when you do.
On this Lake Minnetonka crappie fishing report, we're talking early ice fishing as our guides are ready to get started for the season.
