Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County Fishing
Freeborn County, 2,034 acres, 6.7 feet deep.
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Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County in numbers
In Freeborn County, Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County spreads across 2,034 acres as a lake. It reaches 6.7 feet at its deepest point, with an average of 2.3 feet. Water shallower than 15 feet makes up 2,034 acres, or 100%. Census data put Freeborn nearest, around 2 miles away. The Waterville DNR fisheries crew handles surveys here.
Expect walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill, black bullhead and green sunfish, going by DNR survey records. Public use comes through 1 public water access. A re-survey on June 23, 2014 is the newest on file. At 0.11 walleye per gill net, the catch ran below the 3.2-15.3 normal range.
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Read each row against its normal range; data from the re-survey on June 23, 2014.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 1 | 0.11 | 3.2-15.3 | 0.52 | 0.9-1.9 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 73 | 8.11 | 3.0-22.5 | 0.1 | 0.1-0.4 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 18 | 1.2 | 0.3-2.6 | 0.09 | 0.1-0.3 |
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.07 | 1.0-14.9 | 0.4 | 0.2-0.4 |
| Black bullhead | Standard gill nets | 120 | 13.33 | 4.6-83.0 | 0.26 | 0.2-0.6 |
| Black bullhead | Standard trap nets | 320 | 21.33 | 1.3-78.1 | 0.23 | 0.2-0.6 |
What the Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County gill nets held
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
DNR notes on Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
“Freeborn Lake is a 2,126 acre lake located in Freeborn County south of the town of Freeborn.”
“A public access is located off 665th Avenue at Arrowhead Point County Park.”
“Freeborn Lake is a large, very shallow lake with a maximum depth of 6.7 feet and an average depth of only 2.3 feet.”
“The fish population is managed primarily for yellow perch and secondarily for northern pike.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Freeborn Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Trailering a boat to Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
- Freeborn Lake, Arrowhead Co Park Access1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, toilet, Freeborn County
Landings neighboring Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
- Morin Lake AccessMorin, 5 miles south
- Manchester WMA AccessUnnamed, 7 miles east
- Fountain Lake, North Edgewater Bay AccessFountain, 10 miles southeast
- Rice Lake, Wells AccessRice, 11 miles southwest
- Fountain Lake, Brookside Landing AccessFountain, 11 miles southeast
- Pickerel Lake Access near Albert LeaPickeral, 12 miles southeast
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
The Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County basin
Secchi disk readings on Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County number 1, the first in 2014.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Gauge readings for Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
Gauge readers send the DNR the Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County readings; the newest is shown with its date.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County fish list
The list for Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County follows the DNR LakeFinder record of fish caught in surveys over the last ten years or the latest survey.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Keeping walleye and panfish from Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County has no lake-specific limit in the DNR tables.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
Zone rows for Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County: Southern Zone.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Lakes near Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County | 2,034 | 6.7 | 1 | 0.11 | |
| Morin Lake | 5 miles south | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0.5 |
| School Section Lake, Freeborn County | 9 miles southeast | 68 | 4.1 | 0 | |
| White Lake, Freeborn County | 10 miles southeast | 168 | 4 | 0 | |
| Fountain Lake, Freeborn County | 11 miles southeast | 522 | 14 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Rice Lake near Walters, Faribault County | 11 miles southwest | 266 | 4 | 1 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Near Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County on the map
Lakes neighboring Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
- Morin Lake5 miles south
- School Section Lake, Freeborn County9 miles southeast
- White Lake, Freeborn County10 miles southeast
- Fountain Lake, Freeborn County11 miles southeast
- Rice Lake near Walters, Faribault County11 miles southwest
Where to grab leeches near Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
- The Dam Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Albert Lea, 12 miles
Lodging towns close to Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
- Freeborn2 miles
- Alden5 miles
- Hartland6 miles
Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County county pages
- Freeborn Countyseat: Albert Lea
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What Minnesota anglers ask about Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County
Where in Minnesota is Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
Freeborn County holds it, managed from the Waterville fisheries office, about 2 miles from Freeborn.
How many acres does LakeFinder list for Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
About 2,034 acres, 6.7 feet at the deepest.
How many accesses does Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County have?
1 public access, including Freeborn Lake, Arrowhead Co Park Access.
Which fish has the DNR found in Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
DNR surveys list walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill, black bullhead, green sunfish and white sucker.
How many walleye did the DNR net in Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
On June 23, 2014, a re-survey. walleye ran 0.11 per gill net.
What are the limits on Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
Nothing beyond statewide limits; it sits in the Southern Zone.
What does a license for Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County cost?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
When does the ice go out on Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
About 0.5 feet of clarity on average.
Which shop is nearest Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County?
Try The Dam Bait Shop, around 12 miles off.
Get out on Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County this season
Buy the Minnesota license online before the drive north.