Eden Lake
About Eden Lake
Eden Lake is a 278-acre lake near Eden Valley in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 77 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 19 feet, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 7, based on 45 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Eden Lake
- 278 acres, up to 77 feet deep, near Eden Valley
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 278 acres
- Max depth
- 77 ft
- Average depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 124 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 16
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 7
- Years of record
- 45
- Earliest
- March 9, 2001
- Latest
- May 6, 2013
- Most recent
- April 18, 2022
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 Eden Lake?
Eden Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Eden Valley. It covers 278 acres and reaches 77 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eden Lake?
Eden Lake covers 278 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 77 feet and its average depth is about 19 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eden Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Eden Lake?
Yes. Eden Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Eden Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eden 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 Eden Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Eden Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Eden Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 7, from 45 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 9, 2001 and the latest is May 6, 2013.