Lakes in Freeborn County, Minnesota
8 lakes in Freeborn County, ranked by Lake Score.
Freeborn County has 8 lakes in this directory covering about 9,270 acres of water. The largest is Albert Lea Lake at 2,669 acres, and the deepest on record is Fountain Lake at 14 feet. 6 have a public boat launch and 1 has a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are yellow perch, northern pike, bluegill, black bullhead, and walleye.
Albert Lea Lake
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Albert Lea2,669 acres
Fountain Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Albert Lea522 acres
Freeborn Lake
39 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Freeborn2,034 acres
Lake Geneva
37 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Geneva1,884 acres
Bear Lake
36 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Emmons1,033 acres
State Line Lake
35 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Emmons372 acres
Pickeral Lake
31 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Albert Lea588 acres
White Lake
11 out of 100 Lake ScoreFreeborn · Albert Lea168 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Freeborn County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 8 lakes in Freeborn County — those of roughly 100 acres or more (plus smaller lakes with public access and a fishery) in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. The county has more small, unnamed and private basins that are not listed.
What is the largest lake in Freeborn County?
Albert Lea Lake is the largest at 2,669 acres, near Albert Lea.
What is the deepest lake in Freeborn County?
Fountain Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 14 feet.
What fish can you catch in Freeborn County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record yellow perch, northern pike, bluegill, black bullhead, and walleye in Freeborn County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.