Lake Nokomis

More information about Lake Nokomis

Location: Minneapolis, south of Minnehaha Parkway, between Cedar and Hiawatha Avenues

Species: Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Tiger Muskie, Yellow Perch, Bullhead, Carp

Wheelchair access: Excellent. Fishing pier, paved ring path, and accessible shoreline.

MTC bus: Routes 19, 14A, and 148 pass within four blocks to the east of lake.

Park entrance fee: No

Restrooms: Yes

Parking: Good

Picnic: Excellent

Playground: Yes

Other activities: Swimming beach, baseball, walking, biking, tennis

Agency: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 612-230-6400

Fishing pier: Yes, on the north side of the lake.

Recent fish stocking: None recently

Lake Map: PDF Map This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.

Comments: This is one of the better crappie lakes in the Twin Cities. In the spring, fish the north shore. Because it gets more sun and warms up quickly, the water here attracts fish. From the fishing pier, cast a small minnow hooked 2 feet below a bobber.