The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Freeborn Lake
Freeborn County, Minnesota · about 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Freeborn Lake
Freeborn Lake is a lake in Freeborn County, Minnesota, covering about 1,920 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.7 miles. The water sits about 1,210 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Wells, is about 7.4 miles west. The closest city is Rochester, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,210 ft
- County
- Freeborn County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Freeborn Lake
- Wellsabout 7.4 mi west
- New Richlandabout 9.6 mi north
- Albert Leaabout 11 mi southeast
- Lake Millsabout 21 mi south
- Rochesternearest city, about 57 mi east
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Questions about Freeborn Lake
What fish are in Freeborn Lake?
Lakes like Freeborn Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Freeborn Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Freeborn Lake?
About 1,920 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Freeborn Lake?
Wells is about 7.4 miles west; New Richland is about 9.6 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Freeborn Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Freeborn Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
