Hennepin County · lake
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
74°
65°
17 mph
82%
Sat
Overcast
80°
62°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Partly cloudy
86°
62°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Seton Lake0.3 mi
- Black Lake0.7 mi
- Langdon Lake1.2 mi
- Painter Creek2.0 mi
- Forest Lake2.1 mi
- Dutch Lake1.8 mi
- Lake Virginia3.2 mi
- Crystal Bay2.5 mistocked May 12, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Emerald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Emerald Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Emerald Lake?+
Emerald Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.