Minnesota · DNR survey data
Josephine Lake
Josephine Lake covers 116 acres in Ramsey County, running to 44 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2019Fair numbers2.8per gill net19"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 11 fish
2024Lengths measured · 11 fish
2012Lengths measured · 4 fish
2006Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 9 fish
2001Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeGood numbers11per gill net22"Typical29"Biggest
Lengths measured · 44 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 44 fish
2024Lengths measured · 47 fish
2012Lengths measured · 63 fish
2006Lengths measured · 84 fish
2001Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Walleye | 300,000 fry · 2,300 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Josephine Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Josephine Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Josephine Lake (trailer launch)
- Josephine Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
- Lake Josephine County Park Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Johanna Lake · 212 ac · 1 mi
- Emily Lake · 13 ac · 1.2 mi
- Bennett Lake · 29 ac · 1.3 mi
- Owasso Lake · 375 ac · 1.4 mi
- Island Lake · 59 ac · 1.5 mi
- Wabasso Lake · 43 ac · 1.9 mi
- West Vadnais Lake · 212 ac · 2.8 mi
- Snail Lake · 158 ac · 2.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Josephine Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Josephine Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Josephine Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Josephine Lake have a public access?
Yes. Josephine Lake has 3 public access sites, including Josephine Lake (trailer launch).
Is Josephine Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2019.
When was Josephine Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Josephine Lake in 2024, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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