Minnesota · DNR survey data
Freeborn Lake
Freeborn Lake covers 2,034 acres in Freeborn County, running to 6.7 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeStocked · 2021No recent survey ratingNo recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Lengths measured · 28 fish
No recent survey rating.
Yellow perchStocked · 2019Good numbers8.1per gill net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 221 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 130 fish
2021Lengths measured · 2 fish
2018Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 91 fish
2014Lengths measured · 558 fish
2004Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Northern Pike | 110,704 fry |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 254,000 fry |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 19,300 adults |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 254,058 fry |
Recent reports
Freeborn Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Freeborn Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Freeborn Lake, Arrowhead Co Park (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Morin Lake · 21 ac · 4.7 mi
- White Lake · 168 ac · 9.5 mi
- Rice Lake · 266 ac · 10.7 mi
- Fountain Lake · 522 ac · 10.8 mi
- Pickeral Lake · 588 ac · 11 mi
- St. Olaf Lake · 91 ac · 13.6 mi
- Bear Lake · 1,033 ac · 13.8 mi
- Albert Lea Lake · 2,669 ac · 14.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Freeborn Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Freeborn Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Freeborn Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Freeborn Lake have a public access?
Yes. Freeborn Lake has one public access site: Freeborn Lake, Arrowhead Co Park (trailer launch).
Is Freeborn Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2021; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
When was Freeborn Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Freeborn Lake in 2021, the most recent of 5 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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