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Rating depth structure for bluegill.
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100-acre lake near Wright County. The lake tops out around 9 ft. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 100 acres of water rimmed by 2.7 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.8 mi with a 0.5-mi widest point. The water lies in Wright County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Albion, 1 mi east of here.
Spring puts bluegill in skinny water — 1 to 6 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 9 ft, wintering in 3 to 9 ft. Spring bluegill concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 2 to 9 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 3 to 9 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 3 to 9 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
In spring, green sunfish run shallow here, mostly 1 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 9 ft before dropping to 3 to 9 ft for winter. Spring green sunfish concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a micro jig or a small grub most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro jig, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 9 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro jig, Small grub |
| Fall | 2 to 9 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 16 ft | midday | Break off the point (7 ft) | Small jig, Micro crankbait |
| Winter | 3 to 9 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 22 ft | midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Tiny hair jig, Micro spoon |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 9 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Edward specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Edward is about 9 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target bluegill, green sunfish on Edward.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For bluegill, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Edward is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Albion 1 mi · Swartout 2 mi · Granite 2 mi · Maxim 2 mi · Henshaw 3 mi · French 3 mi · Dans 3 mi · Unnamed Lake (Wright County) 3 mi · Camp 4 mi · Cedar 4 mi · Pleasant 4 mi · John 5 mi
See how Edward stacks up: best bluegill lakes in Minnesota
More water nearby: Wright County fishing maps (115 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.