Boating Rules and Regulations
Welcome to Lake Minnetonka, 125 miles of shoreline, 14,043 acres of surface area, and 42 bays! Summer is the busiest season on the lake, and it can be easy to jump into the fun without reviewing lake safety information.
Explore the rules on the lake with the help of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD). Learn about new 2023 regulations, speed limits and quiet water restrictions, safety and youth-specific rules, and more. Be prepared for the 2023 boating season!
Summer Safety
Lake Minnetonka
LAKE MINNETONKA BOATING HISTORY
Learn about the history of boating on Lake Minnetonka, one of the busiest recreation lakes in Minnesota. Follow how recreational boating has evolved since 1984. The Minnesota DNR's research tracks how the number of boats, boating safety, public access facilities, and the spread of aquatic species have changed over the past few decades.
Source Lake Minnetonka Conservation DIstrict®
Source Office of Management and Budget Services and the Minnesota DNR®