Hennepin County · lake · 99 acres
Snelling Lake
Stocked 5× on record · Minnesota DNR
Snelling Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota — most recently on Apr 15, 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
Overcast
89°
74°
11 mph
2%
Fri
Rain
79°
69°
13 mph
67%
Sat
Overcast
88°
65°
9 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Bluegill | 315 | ||
| Apr 15 | Black Crappie | 33 | ||
| Apr 15 | Largemouth Bass | 3 | ||
| Apr 15 | Yellow Perch | 429 | ||
| Apr 15 | Northern Pike | 35 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gun Club Lake1.7 mi
- Augusta Lake1.5 mi
- Lemay Lake1.5 mi
- Minnehaha Creek2.1 mi
- Upper Lake1.9 mi
- Minnesota River2.2 mi
- Crosby Lake2.4 mi
- Lemay Lake2.8 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.
Snelling Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Snelling Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Snelling Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Snelling Lake?+
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 Snelling Lake?+
Snelling Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Minnesota DNR · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.