Little Josephine
A 10-acre lake near Arden Hills in Ramsey County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1984.
Fish Species (10)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 2.33 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.7 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 4.67 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 59.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 59.33 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 0.33 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 1.67 | - | 0.06 lbs |
Northern Pike
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 0.33 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 32.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 32.33 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 21.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 21.00 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Common Carp
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 1.67 | - | 3.20 lbs |
White Sucker
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1984 | 0.33 | - | 1.30 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 7, 1984WHITE SUCKER, CARP, BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD GREEN SUNFISH, BLUEGILL AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE FOUND AT OR ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. NORTHERN PIK…
WHITE SUCKER, CARP, BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD GREEN SUNFISH, BLUEGILL AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE FOUND AT OR ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, AND PUMPKINSEED WERE SAMPLED AT NEAR MEDIAN NUMBERS IN TRAPNETS. YOUNG-OF-THE- YEAR LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLACK CRAPPIE WERE SAMPLD IN 1/4
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Little Josephine?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed in Little Josephine. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Little Josephine?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Josephine. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Little Josephine?
Little Josephine has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Little Josephine last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Josephine is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Little Josephine have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Little Josephine in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 10.4 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.57 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed