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Lake Jane

Lake Elmo, Minnesota — Washington County.

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155Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 91691383).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Jane is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Lake Jane.

Fast facts

About Lake Jane

  • County: Washington
  • Town: Lake Elmo
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 17 mi from Minneapolis and 129 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie and Bluegill
  • Camping. 6 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

39 ftMaximum depth
13 ftAverage depth
158Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Shallow (littoral) area: 104 of 158 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Lake Jane (DOW 82010400), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Lake Jane shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lake Jane Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Lake Jane Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Lake Elmo

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 91691383), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Jane

We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Jane. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.0156, -92.9231). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Jane. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Jane

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Lake Jane Public Water Access SiteLake ElmoDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock7 trailer—Fishing, Boating
    Restroom
    45.0131, -92.9194

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Jane

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Jane

    How big is Lake Jane?

    Lake Jane covers about 155 acres in Lake Elmo, Minnesota (Washington County).

    How deep is Lake Jane?

    The maximum recorded depth is 39 feet and the mean depth is 13 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Lake Jane?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Black bullhead, Brown bullhead, Green sunfish and Hybrid sunfish and 1 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Jane?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Lake Jane Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Jane?

    Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Jane?

    Lake Jane touches Lake Elmo in Washington County, Minnesota.

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