---
type: lake
name: "East Jefferson Lake"
county: "Le Sueur"
nearest_town: "Marysburg"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 685
max_depth_ft: 37
latitude: 44.27355
longitude: -93.76004
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "40009201"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/east-jefferson-lake
---

# East Jefferson Lake

Lake in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, near Marysburg

- **Surface Area**: 685 acres
- **Max Depth**: 37 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

East Jefferson Lake is a 685-acre lake near Marysburg in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It reaches 37 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.2 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill. 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 2024.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 18
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, White Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Longnose Gar, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Swede's Bay](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/swede-s-bay) - 1.1 miles, 507 acres
- [German Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/german-lake) - 1.6 miles, 889 acres
- [Middle Jefferson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/middle-jefferson-lake) - 1.6 miles, 667 acres
- [Roemhildts Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/roemhildts-lake) - 2.3 miles, 74 acres
- [West Jefferson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/west-jefferson-lake) - 3.3 miles, 439 acres
- [Scotch Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/scotch-lake) - 3.7 miles, 598 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.27355,-93.76004)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=40009201)
- [All lakes in Le Sueur County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/east-jefferson-lake)*