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Posts: 373 Location: Maine Township, MN | |||
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| Waconia is my favorite lake, however, I have been challenged more and more out there over the past three years. Due to the high water temps I have not been out fishing in over a month and a half, but you are correct, typically there is a lot of pressure out there, especially on the weekends. There is a public landing on the NE corner of the lake, but you also have options of putting in on the south side at Mase's Marina ($10 fee on weekends), but they are great people and always willing to help out. Is is a very nice landing as well. You can also try your luck putting in at Lola's Lakehouse which used to be the Boathouse. There is a ramp there as well, but you need to hope that there is parking available on the street and this is very limited. As far as fishing is concerned, I truly believe that this lake is not as good as it once was, but that does not mean that you cannot have great days out there and there are definitely still big fish to be had. Living in the West Metro I have looked to Tonka and Independence a little more than I once did, but Waconia still is special to me as that is where I really honed my muskie fishing skills and truly developed a love and appreciation for the sport. If you go there, you will find that the water clarity this time is year is pretty poor. Due to high temps and boat traffic etc......the lake will be pretty churned up. Come mid-fall the lake will turn very clear. You will want to focus your efforts on the mid lake structure. There are reefs everywhere and each of them hold good fish. With the cool evenings we have had lately, you may want to check the North and Northwest reeds/sand flats as they hold some good shallow cabbage and the muskie tend to move in and out of there when water temps begin to drop. You can't go wrong with bucktails out there, but for some reason suicks really produce for me on this lake. The old stand by bulldawgs and dussa's will obviously work well too. If you get out, let me know how you do. I hope you find success. It can be real hit and miss and I have not been out there enough lately to have a good pattern for you. Night fishing can be good, but be careful. Since there is a lot of mid-lake structure boats go flying past you at 30+ mph. I have had some very close calls with my lights on and people almost hitting me anyway. In summary, the lake is definitely worth a shot. I really wish it was as good as it was 5 years ago  Edited by asteffes 8/22/2012 9:17 AM | |||
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Posts: 193 Location: Mayer, MN | |||
| nocturnalmotors |
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Posts: 373 Location: Maine Township, MN | |||
| Moltisanti |
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| Awesome response, Tony. However, you forgot one very important tidbit of knowledge about Waconia. "When you get bit here, it's big. I mean, I honestly can't remember the last time I caught a fish under 40." 2 minutes later he's netting my mammoth 34" | |||
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Posts: 193 Location: Mayer, MN | |||
| Slimeduptuffy |
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Posts: 151 Location: West of the metro, MN | |||
| ArmPit |
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Posts: 446 Location: Waconia, MN | I may have to check this lake out, haven't fished it before. Thanks for sharing the info guys.  | ||
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Posts: 193 Location: Mayer, MN | ArmPit - 8/22/2012 1:42 PM I may have to check this lake out, haven't fished it before. Thanks for sharing the info guys. ;) LOL!!!!! | ||
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Posts: 446 Location: Waconia, MN | We'll have to get out this year Jason! I've got an open seat for you. | ||
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Posts: 193 Location: Mayer, MN | |||
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Posts: 373 Location: Maine Township, MN | |||
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