Florence Lake
About Florence Lake
Florence Lake is a 135-acre lake near Edgewood in Isanti County, Minnesota. It reaches 26 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 3, based on 25 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Florence Lake
- 135 acres, up to 26 feet deep, near Edgewood
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 7.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 135 acres
- Max depth
- 26 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 127 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 15
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 3
- Years of record
- 25
- Earliest
- March 2, 2024
- Latest
- May 2, 2013
- Most recent
- March 23, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florence Lake?
Florence Lake is in Isanti County, Minnesota, near Edgewood. It covers 135 acres and reaches 26 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Florence Lake?
Florence Lake covers 135 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 26 feet.
What fish can you catch at Florence Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Florence Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Florence Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Florence Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Florence Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Florence Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Florence Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 3, from 25 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 2, 2024 and the latest is May 2, 2013.