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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Madison Lake
Blue Earth County, Minnesota · about 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Madison Lake
Madison Lake is a lake in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, covering about 1,220 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.6 miles. The water sits about 1,010 ft above sea level. Madison Lake is right by the lake. The closest city is Lakeville, about 41 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,010 ft
- County
- Blue Earth County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 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
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. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Madison Lake
- Madison Lakeon the shore
- Eagle Lakeabout 3.4 mi southwest
- Janesvilleabout 5.9 mi southeast
- Mankatoabout 9.6 mi west
- Lakevillenearest city, about 41 mi northeast
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Questions about Madison Lake
What fish are in Madison Lake?
Lakes like Madison Lake 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 Madison Lake?
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 Madison Lake?
About 1,220 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Madison Lake?
Madison Lake is on the shore; Eagle Lake is about 3.4 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Madison Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Madison Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
