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The bays of Lake Minnetonkaevery bay has its own water, its own sun and its own story
Lake Minnetonka isn't one lake so much as a string of bays, and people who live here talk about their bay the way other people talk about their neighborhood. Here are six to start.
Geoffrey Serdar
Wayzata Baythe front porch of the lake. Wayzata, Woodland.
Browns Baythe tucked-in estate shore. Orono, Wayzata.
Crystal Baythe deepest, clearest water on the lake. Orono, Minnetonka Beach.
Carson's Baypaddleboards, porches and a general store. Deephaven, Excelsior.
St. Albans and Excelsior Baytie up and walk to dinner. Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood.
Smithtown Baybig quiet water on the Victoria side. Victoria, Shorewood.
Questions people ask
What is the deepest bay on Lake Minnetonka?
Crystal Bay, about 113 feet.
Which bay is good for walking to dinner?
Excelsior Bay, where the public docks are steps from Water Street, and Wayzata Bay, with Lake Street on the water.
Getting on the water: Lake access and boat slips.