Madison Lake
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison Lake, MN
- How big is Madison Lake?
- How deep is Madison Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Madison Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Madison Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Madison Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Madison Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Madison Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Madison Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Madison Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Madison Lake?
How big is Madison Lake?
How deep is Madison Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Madison Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Emerald Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Highfin Carpsucker, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Spotfin Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Madison Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Madison Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Madison Lake?
Are there boat launches on Madison Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Madison Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Madison Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
A survey targeting age-0 Walleyes was conducted at Madison Lake on 25 October 2023 using 1 hour 43 minutes of standard boat electrofishing. Two age-0 Walleyes were sampled for a catch rate of 1.2/hour on-time. Age-0 Walleye measured 8.5 and 8.7 inches total length. The mean catch rate since 2003 during fry stocked years (n=9) was 35.0/per hour on-time while non-stocked years (n=6) have averaged 19.0/hour on-time. Natural reproduction has been poor since 2015 while fry stockings in 2016, 2021, and 2022 have produce moderate numbers.
What is the average air temp for Madison Lake?
Are there any state parks near Madison Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Madison Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Schoolhouse Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 | |
| Ballantyne Lake | 2.3 mi | 371 | 58 ft |
| Fish Lake | 2.3 mi | 10 | |
| Duck Lake | 2.3 mi | 290 | 25 ft |
| Lilly Lake | 3.5 mi | 40 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.8 mi | 17 | |
| Eagle Lake Pond | 3.8 mi | 150 | 5 ft |
| Born Lake | 3.9 mi | 44 | |
| Albert Lake | 4.2 mi | 37 | |
| Eagle Lake | 4.3 mi | 721 | 9 ft |
