Hiawatha Lake

Location: Minneapolis, off Minnehaha parkway, between Cedar and Hiawatha Avenues

Species available: Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bullhead, Carp

Wheelchair access:Excellent

MTC bus:Route 19 stops within 2 blocks.

Park entrance fee: No

Restrooms: Yes

Parking: Good

Picnic: Yes

Playground: Yes

Other activities: Swimming beach, tennis, walking path

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

Fishing pier: No

Recent fish stocking: None recently

Lake Map: Download map

Comments: There is good fishing here all year long. Lots of northern pike and carp move in and out of the lake through Minnehaha Creek.

To catch the lake's bullheads, use a worm on a hook a few feet below a bobber. Cast anywhere.