Lake Minnewashta
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680 acres, 70 feet deep, and the best water clarity of any lake in this comparison — 20 minutes from Minneapolis. Get matched with an agent who knows it.
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Life on Lake Minnewashta
Lake Minnewashta in Carver County sits in Chanhassen, with Minnewashta Regional Park on its shore — a clean, sought-after southwest-metro lake minutes from the Minnetonka corridor. It blends suburban convenience with quality water.
The market is established year-round homes; clean frontage, the regional park, and the desirable Chanhassen location drive value.
What makes Lake Minnewashta distinct
- A-grade water clarity at 11.5 feet — the best in this metro comparison, and materially clearer than Lake Waconia
- 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis — the closest-in lake on this tier
- 70 feet deep despite being only 680 acres
- 340-acre Lake Minnewashta Regional Park on the east shore — permanent public green space, not future development
- Only two public launches — low public pressure for its size
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What the seasons bring on Lake Minnewashta
Summer is swimming, boating, and regional-park life close to the suburbs. Fall brings calm and color.
Winter is metro ice fishing and park trails, with an easy commute year-round, reopening at ice-out.
The Lake Minnewashta real estate picture
Typical property types: Private residential lakefront within Chanhassen. Small lake, limited frontage, and a regional park occupying a full shore means the private inventory is inherently small.
What drives price here: Clarity and proximity are the premium. Frontage, elevation and which shore you're on drive the rest. With only 9 miles of shoreline and a third of it parkland, supply is structurally tight.
One live issue worth knowing before you buy. As of late 2025, Chanhassen was petitioning the DNR to raise the slow-no-wake trigger elevation from 945.0 to 945.5 feet, after residents reported losing 34 boating days over two years — including repeated Fourth of July disruption to the annual waterski show — to high-water no-wake restrictions. A 120-day DNR review was pending. If reliable boating season matters to you, ask a local agent where that stands now.
Lake Minnewashta by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Lake Minnewashta
Common questions about Lake Minnewashta
How far is Lake Minnewashta from Minneapolis?
About 20 miles, roughly 28 minutes via MN-5 — the closest-in lake in this comparison.
How big and deep is it?
680 acres with 9 miles of shoreline, 70 feet maximum depth and 15 feet average — deep for its size.
How clear is the water?
Very. Clarity measured 11.5 feet with an A (Excellent) grade, second-best of 38 monitored lakes in Carver County and materially clearer than nearby Lake Waconia.
Is there a boating restriction issue?
There has been. Residents reported losing 34 boating days over two years to high-water slow-no-wake restrictions, and as of late 2025 Chanhassen was petitioning the DNR to raise the trigger elevation. Ask a local agent where that review landed.
What fish are in the lake?
Walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, perch, rock bass and bullhead.
How much of the shoreline is public?
The 340-acre Lake Minnewashta Regional Park occupies the east shore, with trails, a swimming beach and a boat ramp. The rest is private residential within Chanhassen.
Are there invasive species?
Curly-leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil, both actively treated by the Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association. Shoreline owners may clear a 15-foot access path through aquatic vegetation without a DNR permit.
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