'High Water' Declared At Hennepin County Lakes

MINNEAPOLIS — Several cities in Hennepin County have implemented high water ordinances on area lakes. While these ordinances are in place, slow to no wake orders are in effect until lake levels drop.

Specifics about the ordinances vary by city. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office recommends researching those details before venturing off to a lake this weekend.

“We want to make it clear that the lakes in question are still open and accessible to the public,” said Hennepin County Sheriff David P. Hutchinson in a statement.

“The high water ordinances are in effect to protect the public and prevent damage to structures and property on the lake. The public is still welcome to enjoy the lakes while these ordinances are in place.”

The following lakes in Hennepin County have declared high water, according to a news release. Click the links to see details of individual high water ordinances.

• Lake Minnetonka
• Lake Independence
• Fish Lake
• Long Lake
• Twin Lake
• Crystal Lake
• Medicine Lake