Lake Minnetonka vs Lake Harriet
Two of the top-scoring lakes in Hennepin County, Minnesota, side by side.
Lake Minnetonka is the larger of the two at 14,206 acres against 341 for Lake Harriet. On our rankings, Lake Minnetonka comes out ahead for fishing, Lake Harriet comes out ahead for swimming, Lake Minnetonka comes out ahead for boating, Lake Minnetonka comes out ahead for camping, Lake Harriet comes out ahead for paddling, and Lake Minnetonka comes out ahead for ice fishing.
| Measure | Lake Minnetonka | Lake Harriet |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Score | 85 / 100 | 74 / 100 |
| Nearest town | Mound | Minneapolis |
| Surface area | 14,206 acres | 341 acres |
| Max depth | 113 ft | 87 ft |
| Shoreline | 133.3 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Water clarity | 8.5 ft | 10.1 ft |
| Public access | 10 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (asphalt) |
| Fish species | 18 | 15 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, zebra mussel | Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel |
Which lake is better for…
- FishingLake Minnetonka
- SwimmingLake Harriet
- BoatingLake Minnetonka
- CampingLake Minnetonka
- PaddlingLake Harriet
- Ice FishingLake Minnetonka
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Lake Minnetonka or Lake Harriet?
Lake Minnetonka is bigger at 14,206 acres; Lake Harriet covers 341 acres.
Which is deeper, Lake Minnetonka or Lake Harriet?
Lake Minnetonka is deeper, with a maximum depth of 113 feet against 87 feet.
Is Lake Minnetonka or Lake Harriet better for fishing?
Lake Minnetonka ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Lake Minnetonka lists 18 species and Lake Harriet lists 15.