Wirth fishing

Fishing Wirth is as likely for Bluegill Sunfish, Crappie, and Northern Pike. Each accounts for 4 of 15 plants on record. Bluegill Sunfish was last stocked January 1, 2025. Crappie was last stocked January 1, 2025. Northern Pike was last stocked January 1, 2025. Yellow Perch was last stocked January 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass (DNR downtown fishing page lists largemouth bass among species present at Wirth Lake; not present in the stocking feed for this lake) and Walleye (DNR downtown fishing page lists walleye among species present at Wirth Lake; not present in the stocking feed for this lake) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

Last stocked January 1, 2025. It is stocked about 3.8 times a year since 2022, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Minneapolis, MN. Facilities include restrooms and dock. MN DNR downtown fishing page: Theodore Wirth Park (Hwy 55 and Wirth Parkway). Fishing pier on the east side; shore spots just north of the pier; canoe carry-in from parking areas (LakeFinder); excellent wheelchair access; restrooms; no park entrance fee.