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Lake Phalen
Lake
Ice season
When Lake Phalen has lost its ice in spring, from 18 winters on record (2004–2023)
Apr 5
Median of 18 winters, 2004–2023
- Earliest
- Mar 16, 2016
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
Large, scenic lake for fishing, sailing & boating encircled by a paved 3-mi. bike trail.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed and 24 more species.
27 fish species in 123 public records within 2 km of Lake Phalen since 2000.
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus12 records · 2026
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides11 records · 2007
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus10 records · 2007
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens10 records · 2007
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus10 records · 2007
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas9 records · 2007
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus8 records · 2007
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii6 records · 2007
Show all 27 species
- 6 records · 2007
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis5 records · 2007
- Golden Shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas5 records · 2007
- Walleye Sander vitreus5 records · 2007
- 5 records · 2006
- Northern Pike Esox lucius4 records · 2005
- 2 records · 2005
- 2 records · 2005
- White Crappie Pomoxis annularis2 records · 2005
- Sauger Sander canadensis2 records · 2005
- Fathead Minnow Pimephales promelas1 record · 2026
- Bowfin Amia calva1 record · 2004
- Iowa Darter Etheostoma exile1 record · 2004
- Johnny Darter Etheostoma nigrum1 record · 2004
- Spottail Shiner Notropis hudsonius1 record · 2004
- Tadpole Madtom Noturus gyrinus1 record · 2004
- Logperch Percina caprodes1 record · 2004
- Bluntnose Minnow Pimephales notatus1 record · 2004
- Rainbow Darter Etheostoma caeruleum1 record · 2000
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Twin Cities watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset, iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Phalen?
- Lake Phalen is a lake in Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Lake Phalen?
- There is no fixed answer for Lake Phalen: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake Phalen in Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Lake Phalen rated?
- Lake Phalen in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 152 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Minnesota
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🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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