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Lake Josephine

Lake-specific eating adviceInfested waters listPublic access

Lake Josephine is a 116-acre lake in Ramsey County, 44 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2024. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
62005700
County
Ramsey
Surface area
116 acres
Maximum depth
44 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
81 acres, 70% of the lake
Shoreline
1.7 miles
Average water clarity
7.8 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2024, targeted survey
Surveys on record
10, since 1963
Game fish caught in the 2024 survey
northern pike 44, walleye 11, black crappie 8, bluegill 3, pumpkinseed 2, largemouth bass 1, yellow perch 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow perch, and 9 other species
Stocked in 2019
walleye fry (300,000); walleye fingerlings (2,300)
Josephine Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 4 trailer spaces, toilet, run by Ramsey County
Infested waters list
Eurasian watermilfoil
Eating advice, sensitive populations
all species: all sizes - do not eat
Eating advice, general populations
all species: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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