Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Freeborn Lake

Public access

Freeborn Lake is a 2,034-acre lake in Freeborn County, 7 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2021. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
24004400
County
Freeborn
Surface area
2,034 acres
Maximum depth
7 feet
Mean depth
2 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
2,034 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
11.8 miles
Average water clarity
0.5 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
March 2021, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1984
Game fish caught in the 2021 survey
yellow perch 760, northern pike 84, green sunfish 68
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, northern pike, walleye, white crappie, yellow perch, and 7 other species
Stocked in 2021
northern pike fry (110,704)
Stocked in 2019
northern pike fry (254,000); yellow perch adults (19,300)
Stocked in 2018
northern pike fry (254,058)
Freeborn Lake, Arrowhead Co Park Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 10 trailer spaces, toilet, run by Freeborn County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.