Lake Tetonka Fishing Reports

[therat]

There are already some in that lake.

[hawkeye43]

The muskies have been there for years. They should find another lake to stock.

[blue_healer_guy]

Amen to that brother!

[zepman]

I hope it happens...I'd rather see them go in Madison or Washington but Tetonka would be just fine too.

[luckycrank]

washington would be a great lake , maybe It would cut down on the recreational traffic

[riverrat56]

washington would be a great lake , maybe It would cut down on the recreational traffic

Muskies eat bass right?? I'm all for it!

[hawkeye43]

You don't think the muskies will stay in tetonka, they will be in every lake on the river chain, maybe thats what they want, more lakes to fish.

[DHanson]

Aren't you the same guy who posted that "the muskies have been in there for years..."

So, if they are already in there, then the connecting waters have them already too. I don't see your logic here.

[BehindtheHead]

the number of muskies in tetonka is very so small it doesnt affect anything. muskies inc. is pushing to stock the lake i forget the number a year, i think it was 750 a year.

waterville has a strong spearing haratage and if they stock the lake with muskies they will close the lake to spearing or put a slot on the lake (just as bad as closing it) i would think the DNR would look at the number of people that this would please. stocking muskies wont please any spearers

[dcmusky]

You don't think the muskies will stay in tetonka, they will be in every lake on the river chain, maybe thats what they want, more lakes to fish.

Why would they leave Tetonka and go to the other lakes in the system? Tetonka is the only lake that has any water clarity and depth and structure. The DNR has a paper out that states Tetonka has a holding capacity of 40 lbs. of game fish per acre, but instead it has a huge biomass of rough fish taking up space and food that could be used for walleyes, bluegills, crappie, & pike. If this movement was so prolific than why don't we see them in numbers in the system already, maybe becouse there isn't many in there or they like it there, I don't know but I do know there are many obsticals up and down the river that would make it very prohibitive for mass fish movement like your fearing. Or is it fearmongring?

[dcmusky]

The DNR's new release:

News Releases

DNR considering five new muskie waters

(Released January 7, 2010)

In response to growing interest in muskellunge fishing, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering the stocking of muskie in five new waters starting in the fall of 2011.

Proposed for muskie management are Roosevelt Lake in Cass and Crow Wing counties; Upper South Long Lake and Lower South Long Lake in Crow Wing County; Tetonka Lake in Le Sueur County; and the Sauk River Chain in Stearns County.

“All of these waters meet or exceed the biological and physical criteria for muskie management,” said Dirk Peterson, DNR acting fisheries chief. He said there are eight key biological considerations including:

Proposed muskie waters must be greater than 500 acres.

Waters must contain adequate numbers and species of prey fish.

Water clarity must be moderate to clear.

Gillnet catches for northern pike must be three or less.

Waters must have the potential to produce a trophy fish.

“All five proposals are consistent with our management approach,” said Peterson. “Also they have been selected in part because of their geographic location. These lakes represent a strategic approach to provide muskie fishing where opportunity is limited.”

The muskie is one of Minnesota’s largest fish, growing to more than 50 pounds and more than 50 inches in length. Anglers have become increasingly interested in the so-called “fish of 10,000 casts” now that 50-plus inch fish can be caught in Lake Mille Lacs, Lake Vermillion and other waters that have been stocked since the 1980s.

“As muskie grew in size and abundance, so did interest catching them,” said Peterson, noting that muskie anglers are the fastest-growing segment of Minnesota’s fishing population. He said the DNR is addressing the trend of increasing interest in muskie through a long-range northern pike and muskie plan that was developed with stakeholder input. That plan calls for adding up to eight new muskie waters by 2020.

Today’s announcement of the five waters under consideration marks the beginning of a lengthy process to determine if the lakes will eventually become muskie waters. The DNR will post information on the proposed stocking at boat landings at the five lakes this spring, conduct public input meetings this summer and fall, and accept public comments until early next winter. If the DNR decides to move forward with the proposals, stocking would start in 2011. It would be 12 to 15 years after that before the fish reach 48-inches, the minimum size at which a muskie can be kept.

“Our process will be very transparent,” said Peterson, who noted the agency recognizes the muskie’s mystique appeals to a certain segment of anglers and generates the opposite reaction in others. The proposal will be discussed at the upcoming DNR stakeholder roundtable and later by a citizen advisory committee that is focusing on northern pike and muskie management.

Currently, muskies are found in 116 Minnesota water bodies. Of these, 64 are waters that have been stocked by the DNR.

[dcmusky]

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/fisheries/special_reports/166.pdf

[BehindtheHead]

wow SNAP

[riverrat56]

Plenty of banter already going on about this topic in the Muskie forum, you can check it there too.

[siemers]

Hey just wondering if enyone has hit Tetonka lately??? Herd off the swimming beach is doin ok for crappies. just wondering if enybody knows. thanx

[KTapper]

I hit tetonka the other day at a spot I caught fish last year, and I only marked one fish with no bites might have to wait a little longer for that spot.

But judging by the number of houses out there they must be catching some fish.

[luckycrank]

I hit tetonka the other day at a spot I caught fish last year, and I only marked one fish with no bites might have to wait a little longer for that spot.

But judging by the number of houses out there they must be catching some fish.

Or it is just too hard for most to get around because of snow conditions. and people just use the path well traveled!

[thore]

I was on Tetonka Sunday evening and did not have any problems getting around on that lake. Marked alot of fish but only managed two small eyes on spoons. A few more days with this weather and things are really going to pick up on these area lakes.

[fishinaddict]

Went off the beach the other day and caught a bunch of dink 'gills and one nice perch

[no bait nate]

wondering what the good word is out there? a few of us are going out there tomorrow for a GTG and are hopefully going to get into something. Only fished it a few times myself with moderate success with the panfish. Wondering what depths may be good to start looking around at for them? Also heard from a friend that others were turning some pike on tip ups lately. Thinking maybe 10'-20' for them? any tips appreciated. if anyones looking to get out, a few of us will be around the beach at about 9am.

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[Matt C]

Nate...I am going to try and hit ya guys up right away in the am. I will have to bolt by like 11am....but I can show ya a few spots. I'll call ya in the am. Also...give Kyle a call, he was just out there...he may some info for ya...

[zepman]

I've had some really good success fishing the basins (20-28 ft) for both crappie and sunnies this time of year out there. Also, the north side of the lake has some really good break-lines to keep you busy. Great time of year to be on this lake...it should just be starting to heat up.

[mike11]

is tetonka better at night or daytime

[luckycrank]

let me know how it goes , probally jitting tommorrow

pat

[mike11]

how is driving around out there and is there any plwoed roads?thanks for any info

[Chimp]

there is a couple. i got stuck in a tahoe. was off the road though. all roads lead to houses though. word of advice... go away from the crowds! thanks to the tahoe for pulling me out. drive smart and you will be ok. Ryan

[delta hunter]

Looking at going over to Tetonka on wed. Just wondering what ice conditions are like for travel?

[sheepheadslayer]

Drove out today. Be careful as there is a hole that is opening up infront of the public access. Not that big but you could drop a tire in and be stuck. Other than the slush its not that bad going. If the wind would pickup all the water on the ice would start cutting some holes.

[luckycrank]

the snow gone?

[Scott M]

Going fast. It'll be a matter of days and not weeks for the accesses in the area to deteriorate. I was at Horseshoe today and the water was pouring into the access. Anywhere where there is some slope, the water is accumulating and breaking down the ice. The ice is still good, but once that snow is gone the ice will get attacked hard.