Lake Josephine near Arden Hills: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Josephine stands in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The setting is rolling bush on every side. The water covers some 116 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Shoreline comes to about 1.6 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. You are 1 mile from Arden Hills. Roseville lies 2.1 miles off, Shoreview another 3 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Josephine

  Survey data gives a maximum of roughly 49 feet. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Ramsey County include bluegill, common carp, black crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Lake Josephine should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 13°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The open-water window runs from around early April to about early December in an average year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Lake Josephine.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Should this one be busy, Mud Lake is 0.9 miles off. The position on Lake Josephine is worth confirming on the day.