---
type: lake
name: "Games Lake"
county: "Kandiyohi"
nearest_town: "Sunburg"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 527
max_depth_ft: 42
latitude: 45.33287
longitude: -95.10081
lake_score: 70
dnr_lake_id: "34022400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/games-lake
---

# Games Lake

Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, near Sunburg

- **Surface Area**: 527 acres
- **Max Depth**: 42 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 8.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 70/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Games Lake is a 527-acre lake near Sunburg in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.1 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. Games Lake County Park Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Games Lake County Park Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shortnose Gar, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Norway Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/norway-lake) - 1.3 miles, 2,339 acres
- [Middle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/middle-lake) - 2 miles, 368 acres
- [Lake Andrew](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/lake-andrew) - 3.2 miles, 759 acres
- [Swenson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/swenson-lake) - 4.9 miles, 108 acres
- [Lake Florida](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/lake-florida) - 6 miles, 705 acres
- [Hefta Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/hefta-lake) - 7.3 miles, 126 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.33287,-95.10081)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=34022400)
- [All lakes in Kandiyohi County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/games-lake)*