Lake Josephine

Lake Josephine

Size
854ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Lake Josephine
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Crappie
Crappie

Overview

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Fish Species

Crappie
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Northern pike
fish
16-29 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.6667
0Statewide Range10.50505

Lake Josephine Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Perch
fish
16-29 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7
0Statewide Range37.51665

Lake Josephine Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Walleye
fish
16-29 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5
0Statewide Range34.11155

Lake Josephine Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202528
202428
202228
202128