Your Boat Club - Lake Minnetonka
612-263-7869 | at Smith’s Bay
1955 Shoreline Drive, Orono, MN 55391
Services: Memberships, Rental, Gas, Store
Welcome to YBC – Minnetonka (Smith’s Bay)! This is one of two locations we have on this lake.
Lake Minnetonka is Minnesota’s ninth largest lake, popular among boaters, sailors, and fishermen alike. There are over 14,500 acres of water here to explore! According to lakeminnetonka.com, “the lake was formed by glacial melting in the last ice age, and covers 125 miles of shoreline. This massive, sprawling body of water is actually 40 virtually independent bodies of water.”
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Parking: At the Smith’s Bay Marina can be a bit tight on busy weekends and is limited to two vehicles per boat. Please do whatever you need to do to consolidate vehicles between you and your guests.
Check-In: At the blue boat house at the docks.
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Popular fishing includes: Northern Pike, Walleye, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskie.
According to lakeminnetonkaguides.com, Lake Minnetonka is “a nationally recognized trophy largemouth bass fishery.”
Bait: D&H Rods & Tackle 3445 Shoreline Dr. Wayzata, MN 55391
For more on Minnesota fishing regulations, you can visit the MN DNR link here.
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DINING + DRINKS
Lagos Tacos
Lord Fletcher’s
Maynard’s
Yumi’s Sushi BarLODGING
Bird House Inn B&B
OTHER ACTIVITIESLooking for other outdoor activities? Enjoy some of the gorgeous sites on and around Lake Minnetonka including: The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, (with a playground for the kids!) or the Lowry Nature Center! And while you’re on your YBC boating outing, be sure to check out the Crane Island Historic District, an island hub of vacation properties worth sight-seeing.
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Tubing is allowed for members only at this location.
Tube & rope available for members with a boat reservation, at no additional cost with annual membership.
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Ice: Ice for sale on site.
Gas: Gas is available to the public.
Rental and member boat reservations will come with a full tank of gas. This is separate from the boat rental cost and you will be charged for the fuel you use on your trip upon your return.
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Boating rules & regulations vary per state. Click here to find out more about rules & regs in your state.
Lake Minnetonka Partners
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DH Custom Rods & Tackle
MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% OFF ONE CUSTOM ROD (ICE OR OPEN WATER ROD)
Exclusions may apply, contact DH Custom Rods & Tackle for more information.
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Clean Lakes MN Apparel
MEMBERS GET 20% OFF!
Exclusions may apply, contact Clean Lakes MN for more information.
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Surly Brewing Co.
MEMBERS GET 20% OFF SURLY'S RETAIL STORE!
Exclusions may apply, contact Surly Brewing for more information.
“We budget Your Boat Club as our ‘summer vacation.’ We wait all year for great weather in Minnesota and don't want to spend our time anywhere else. We treat YBC as our ‘cabin’ and make it a point to visit all the marinas we can. Our home marina is Lake Minnetonka and the crew does a great job with guest service and making us feel valued.”
— Heidi K., 3 Year Member
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