---
type: lake
name: "Lake Elysian"
county: "Waseca"
nearest_town: "Elysian"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 2215
max_depth_ft: 13
latitude: 44.17061
longitude: -93.6853
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "81009501"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/waseca-county/lake-elysian
---

# Lake Elysian

Lake in Waseca County, Minnesota, near Elysian

- **Surface Area**: 2,215 acres
- **Max Depth**: 13 ft
- **Average Depth**: 7 ft
- **Shoreline**: 16.8 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 1.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Elysian is a 2,215-acre lake near Elysian in Waseca County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 16.8 miles of shoreline. It is the largest lake in Waseca County in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 1.6 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 2023.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the city and Minnesota DNR. Sportsman's Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city, Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Sportsman's Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lily Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/waseca-county/lily-lake) - 2.7 miles, 114 acres
- [Frances Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/frances-lake) - 2.9 miles, 927 acres
- [Rays Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/rays-lake) - 3 miles, 169 acres
- [Reeds Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/waseca-county/reeds-lake) - 3.8 miles, 195 acres
- [Fish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/fish-lake) - 4.2 miles, 77 acres
- [Toner's Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/waseca-county/toner-s-lake) - 4.2 miles, 130 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.17061,-93.6853)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=81009501)
- [All lakes in Waseca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/waseca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/waseca-county/lake-elysian)*