The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Edward
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 2,590 acres (4 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Edward
In Crow Wing County, Minnesota, Lake Edward covers about 2,590 acres.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,210 ft above sea level. Breezy Point is about 5 miles northwest. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 64 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,590 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,210 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Edward
- Breezy Pointabout 5 mi northwest
- Nisswaabout 5.2 mi west
- Lake Shoreabout 8.5 mi west
- Pequot Lakesabout 8.6 mi northwest
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 64 mi south
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Questions about Lake Edward
What fish are in Lake Edward?
Lakes like Lake Edward usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Edward?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Edward?
About 2,590 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Edward?
Breezy Point is about 5 miles northwest; Nisswa is about 5.2 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Edward today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Edward on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
