The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Francis
Le Sueur County, Minnesota · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Francis
Lake Francis is a lake in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, covering about 1,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.3 miles. The water sits about 1,020 ft above sea level. Madison Lake is about 4.4 miles west. Lakeville, the nearest city, is about 37 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,020 ft
- County
- Le Sueur County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 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
Lakes like Lake Francis in Minnesota usually hold 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 48°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.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:08 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Francis
- Madison Lakeabout 4.4 mi west
- Watervilleabout 4.5 mi east
- Janesvilleabout 6 mi south
- Eagle Lakeabout 8.2 mi west
- Lakevillenearest city, about 37 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Francis
What fish are in Lake Francis?
Lakes like Lake Francis 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 Francis?
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 Francis?
About 1,180 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Francis?
Madison Lake is about 4.4 miles west; Waterville is about 4.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Francis today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Francis on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
