Lake Geneva
About Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is a 1,884-acre lake near Geneva in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It reaches 4 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.9 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 8 Freeborn County lakes in this directory.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around March 15, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Geneva
- 1,884 acres, up to 4 feet deep, near Geneva
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,884 acres
- Max depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 12.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,884 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- March 15
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 2, 2024
- Latest
- April 21, 2013
- Most recent
- April 9, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Lake Geneva
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Geneva?
Lake Geneva is in Freeborn County, Minnesota, near Geneva. It covers 1,884 acres and reaches 4 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Geneva?
Lake Geneva covers 1,884 acres with about 12.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Geneva?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Lake Geneva.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Geneva?
Yes. Lake Geneva has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Geneva?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Geneva. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
When does the ice go out on Lake Geneva?
The median ice-out date is March 15, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 2, 2024 and the latest is April 21, 2013.