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168-acre lake near Freeborn County. The lake tops out around 3 ft. 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft | dawn | Deep basin (3 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft | midday | Deep basin (3 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (3 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
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 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
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More water nearby: Freeborn County fishing maps (10 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. 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.