Lake Minnewawa

[ro32901]

I'm going to spending the last week in Sept. with family on Minnewawa. Being from Florida I have never fished Minnewawa before.

I'd like to do some Bass fishing. Could anyone give any suggestions as to locations to try and what baits would be best for a late Sept. bit?

I'd appreciate any info on ROCKS. I'd hate to mess up someone else's lower unit or prop.

Thanks in advance,

RO32901

[Deitz Dittrich]

ro- welcome to the site, great to have you with us from sunny florida.. I have never fished minnewawa, but I would be willing to bet someone has!

[Bassnpike001]

I fish Minnewawa one weekend every June for pike. I get some bass throwing spinnerbaits for pike at that time of year and tons of pike. I have been told the bass are in the cane beds in the SW corner of the lake out from Sportsman's Club Bay. My source uses jig an pig in the cane. I would also try the wild rice and lily pads in the NW bay by the firetower and Horseshoe Lake bay. There are cabbage beds in the main part of the lake out from the boat landing that may be worth a try. If the northern pike are active be prepared for a lot of bite-offs. The only spots I know of to trash a lower unit would be the entrance to Sportsman's Club Bay or the East side of the entrance into Horseshoe Lake Bay. Those areas run two to three feet deep. Email me for my phone number if you would like to talk about Minnewawa, I have fished there annualy since 1985. [email protected]

[Ray Esboldt]

If you're going to be there in September, fish the reeds. Largemouth and smallmouth are accessible shallow that time of year. If you can find shallow rocks in front of reeds or green cabbage, you're even better off.

And, welcome to FM.

[UdeLakeTom]

You might want to check out the McGregor/Aitkin Forum on this site. There are several who fish Minnewawa.

[HellaBass]

I have fished several times, first of all, its a big bass lake and there are several ways to catch them. I usually target shallow fish, you can take your pic from docks, pads, arrowhead, reeds, Wild Rice & cane, they can all be good.

[DogGone]

Fished it Last weekend. (Between 12 guys we caught over a hundred fish--all released) Hardly anything on spinnerbaits. Most fish were under docks and pontoons, lots on the reed beds before the long shallow bay

in the sw corner. fish the edges let her drop and rip lips.

Used gulp sinking minnows pearl white, senkos, ect that kind of lure. black senko with green flake worked well also. sorry didnt try bubblegum tho.

Good Luck!! nice lake you'll like it

[ro32901]

Thanks to everyone for the help. I really appreciate it. I'm hoping for decent weather and a great time.