Because black bass species are under-sampled in MN DNR netting surveys relative to actual abundance, fishing tournament reports add insight about Lake Minnetonka's bass populations. Values are from sponsor-submitted Tournament Fishing Reports, with accuracy not verified by MN DNR Fisheries. LMB = largemouth bass, SMB = smallmouth bass.
2019 (12 Tournaments Reported Through August 18)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 1,608 |
3,530 |
2.57 |
6.99 |
160 |
2018 (13 Tournaments )
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 1,508 |
5,262 |
2.35 |
6.35 |
60 |
2017 (10 Tournaments)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 960 |
2,643 |
2.76 |
7.00 |
106 |
2016 (11 Tournaments)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 1,058 |
3,947 |
2.34 |
6.69 |
197 |
2015 (12 Tournaments)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 1,038 |
2,679 |
2.35 |
6.38 |
8 (est.) |
2014 (8 Tournaments)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 669 |
1,744 |
2.61 |
6.35 |
6 |
2013 (11 Tournaments)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 920 |
2,531 |
2.62 |
6.75 |
10 |
2012 (10 Tournaments; Two Others Not Included – Incomplete Data)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 869 |
1,989 |
2.73 |
6.25 |
7 |
2011 (12 Tournaments; One Other Not Included – Incomplete Data)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 1,120 |
2,810 |
2.59 |
6.25 |
7 |
2010 (11 Tournaments)
| # of Anglers |
# of LMB |
Avg. LMB Size (lb) |
Largest Fish Caught (lb) |
# of SMB |
| 1,136 |
3,854 |
2.51 |
6.94 |
38 |
