Hennepin County · bay
Smith Bay
1 stocking on record · Minnesota DNR
Smith Bay is a bay in Hennepin County, Minnesota, stocked with Bluegill/Hybrids — most recently on May 13, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
76°
68°
15 mph
67%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
13 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
83°
63°
7 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Bluegill/Hybrids | 300 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Tanager Lake0.6 mi
- Long Lake Creek0.7 mi
- French Lake0.8 mi
- Lake Minnetonka1.1 mi
- Lower Lake1.8 mi
- Peavey Lake1.7 mi
- Crystal Bay1.8 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Long Lake2.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Smith Bay fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Smith Bay?+
Smith Bay is stocked with Bluegill/Hybrids in Hennepin County, Minnesota, most recently on May 13, 2026 by Minnesota DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Smith Bay?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Smith Bay?+
Smith Bay is a bay in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Minnesota DNR · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.