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168-acre lake near Freeborn County. The lake tops out around 3 ft. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from a DNR lake survey. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, White draws 168 acres inside 2.5 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. End to end it runs roughly 0.8 mi, about 0.6 mi across. You'll find it in Freeborn County. For a second option, Fountain (West Bay) lies 1 mi east.
Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 1 to 3 ft. Even in summer they hold at 1 to 3 ft; winter keeps them in 1 to 3 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (3 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (3 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (3 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Spring black bullhead on White hold shallow, usually 1 to 3 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 1 to 3 ft in summer, 1 to 3 ft once it turns cold. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 3 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run after dark and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 9 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 20 ft | dusk | Deep basin (3 ft) | |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 28 ft | midday | Deep basin (3 ft) |
Start shallow in spring: green sunfish sit in 1 to 3 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 1 to 3 ft covers summer, 1 to 3 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for green sunfish in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a micro jig or a small grub until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 1 to 8 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro jig, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro jig, Small grub |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 16 ft | midday | Break off the point (2 ft) | Small jig, Micro crankbait |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 22 ft | midday | Deep basin (3 ft) | Tiny hair jig, Micro spoon |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Shallow bay flat, sits near 3 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to White specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
White is about 3 ft (1 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a DNR lake survey.
Anglers target yellow perch, black bullhead, green sunfish on White.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on White is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Fountain (West Bay) 1 mi · School Section 1 mi · Fountain (East Bay) 2 mi · Pickeral 2 mi · Albert Lea 4 mi · Morin 8 mi · Bear 9 mi · Freeborn 10 mi · Geneva 11 mi · Silver Lake (Worth) 12 mi, IA · Beaver 16 mi · Rice 16 mi
See how White stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Minnesota
More water nearby: Freeborn County fishing maps (10 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.