Wita Lake

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 4

Wita Lake is a small freshwater lake located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, situated near the Mankato airport. This shallow lake has a maximum depth of approximately 7-8 feet, with the deepest area located at the south end of the lake. The lake features a relatively hard bottom substrate and is accessed through a public water access with 7 trailer parking spaces managed by Blue Earth County. While the lake has historically been characterized as containing primarily rough fish species, it provides a quiet fishing opportunity away from more heavily pressured waters in the region.

Minnesota licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Wita Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Fish stocking schedule

All stockings · 3

Walleye363,000 fish · Fry2022
Walleye830,429 fish · Fry2021
Walleye1,815,000 fish · Fry2019

Source

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Wita Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Wita Lake Public Water Access Site

Boat Ramp

Wita Lake Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Wita Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Minnesota licenses and regulations

Minnesota Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Minnesota Fishing License

You need to buy a Minnesota fishing license if you're 16 or older. Annual licenses allow you to fish from March 1 to the last day of February the following year. Lower-cost licenses are available for shorter time periods. There is an added cost to fish for trout, salmon or sturgeon. All non-residents, regardless of age, must buy a fishing license.

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Minnesota Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Minnesota Stream Access Laws

A Minnesota waterway is navigable if it’s capable of travel, recreational or commercial. The state owns navigable streambeds, which are open to public recreation. All surface waters and groundwater, except for surface waters not confined, are waters of the state.

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Take Wita Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Wita Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Wita Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.