Early September Fishing Report Near Minneapolis
September 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

The fishing continues to be good on Lake Minnetonka. On Sunday, clients put 31 fish in the boat. Most of them were nice bass, with a couple of pike in the mix.  
The bass we are catching are on ned rigs and jigworms, worked slow in 12-20' of water. The key is when you cast out, let the plastic worm sit on the bottom. Then, after about 20 seconds, lift up the line with your fishing pole and set the hook on the bass that are on. You can't work it too slow.
The size of jig we are using is 1/5 oz on the neds and 1/8 oz on the jig worms. We are finding that in one spot the jig worms might work better, and then in other areas the ned rigs work better. So it's best to mix it up to let the bass tell you what they want. 
The pike fishing is still good on crankbaits trolled behind the boat in 14-20' weed edge. We are catching some nice-sized bass this way too. 
These patterns should continue with the warm weather again this week.
I still have some openings in September and October if you would like to get out; let me know.

Two people on a boat proudly holding up large fish on a cloudy lake.
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Person on a boat holding up a largemouth bass on a calm lake at sunset

Mid-September Guided Action on the Lake

September 22, 2026
With the cooler weather comes cooler water temps, and that gets the fish going. On our recent guided trips, we've had consistent pike and bass fishing action.
Smiling child on a boat holding a large bass over a lake, wearing a camouflage shirt.

Late August Report from Lake Minnetonka

September 1, 2026
The bite continues to be good as the month of August closes out. Call today to get in on the fishing action on Lake Minnetonka, near Minneapolis, MN.
Two men on a boat holding up large fish on a sunny lake, smiling at the camera.

More Mid-August Guided Fishing Action from the Lake

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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