Smetana
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27007300
18 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Smetana has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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52.23
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
5 ft
Mean Depth
13
Fish Species
12
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Smetana. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.40 lb | 14 |
| 2005-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.58 lb | 7 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 1.46 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 1.97 lb | 29 |
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.75 lb | 12 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.5 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.9 | 5.58 lb | 14 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.19 lb | 56 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 2.46 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.14 lb | 10 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bait Shop
Bloomington, MN
★ 4.4Big B's Bait & Tackle
Plymouth, MN
★ 4.7Cabela's
Rogers, MN
★ 4.2DH Custom Rods & Tackle
Wayzata, MN
★ 4.6DICK'S Sporting Goods
Maple Grove, MN
★ 3.9Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, MN
★ 4.7Jig Mania
Bloomington, MN
★ 5JR's Tackle Fishing Tackle Outlet
Brooklyn Park, MN
★ 4.8Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Smetana. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Smetana
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Plan Your Trip to Smetana
- Weather forecast for Smetana — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.8629°N, 93.4132°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.