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type: compare
title: "Lake Minnetonka vs Bde Maka Ska Lake"
county: "Hennepin"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-minnetonka-vs-bde-maka-ska-lake
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# Lake Minnetonka vs Bde Maka Ska Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Hennepin County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lake Minnetonka](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/lake-minnetonka) | [Bde Maka Ska Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/bde-maka-ska-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 85/100 | 73/100 |
| Nearest town | Mound | Minneapolis |
| Surface area | 14,206 acres | 424 acres |
| Max depth | 113 ft | 82 ft |
| Shoreline | 133.3 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Water clarity | 8.5 ft | 11.7 ft |
| Public access | 10 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 18 | 14 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, zebra mussel | Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-minnetonka-vs-bde-maka-ska-lake)*