Sabre Lake
About Sabre Lake
Sabre Lake is a 258-acre lake near Cordova in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Sabre Lake
- 258 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Cordova
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 258 acres
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 258 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 16
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sabre Lake?
Sabre Lake is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, near Cordova. It covers 258 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sabre Lake?
Sabre Lake covers 258 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sabre Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, and White Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Sabre Lake?
Yes. Sabre Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Sabre Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Sabre Lake. 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.
Is Sabre Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Sabre Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.