Green Lake
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110 feet deep and 5,500 acres, two hours west of the Cities — one of the largest, deepest lakes in west-central Minnesota. Get matched with an agent who knows it.
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Life on Green Lake
Green Lake at Spicer in Kandiyohi County is a deep, clear west-central Minnesota lake with an underrated sailing and swimming culture, near New London. Its depth and clarity make it stand out among the region's lakes.
The market is cabins and year-round homes; clean, deep water and the Spicer–New London community drive value.
What makes Green Lake distinct
- 110 feet deep — exceptional depth for west-central Minnesota
- Spicer and New London both sit directly on the lake
- Historic Twin Cities resort destination reached by passenger rail; Spicer Castle (1895) stood until 2020
- Five public boat launches — more public access than most lakes of this size
- An A water-quality grade at 14.1 feet clarity, though officially impaired for mercury and chlorides
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Resorts, marinas, dock builders, and lake-area pros our community relies on.
What the seasons bring on Green Lake
Summer is sailing, swimming, and boating on clear, deep water. Fall brings calm and color.
Winter offers ice fishing and area trails, reopening at spring ice-out.
The Green Lake real estate picture
Typical property types: Converted resort-era cabins, year-round residential homes, and newer waterfront builds. The conversion from seasonal to year-round is still underway, which creates a range of both condition and price.
What drives price here: Depth off the dock, exposure, and which shore you're on. Condition varies widely because so much of the stock is converted resort-era housing — inspection matters more here than on a newer lake.
Two things to raise. The lake carries official impairments for mercury and chlorides (salinity) despite its A clarity grade, and phosphorus and algae have trended up from 2020–2025. Neither is a reason to avoid Green Lake — it remains one of the best lakes in the region — but a buyer should hear it from their agent rather than from a water-quality report later.
Green Lake by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Green Lake
Common questions about Green Lake
How big and deep is Green Lake?
Roughly 5,560–5,569 acres with 12 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 110 feet and an average of 21 feet — by far the deepest lake in west-central Minnesota.
How clear is the water?
Clarity measured 14.1 feet, fourth-best among monitored lakes in Kandiyohi County, with an A (Excellent) grade.
Is there anything to know about water quality?
Yes, and it's worth knowing up front. Despite the A clarity grade, the lake is officially impaired for mercury and for salinity/chlorides, and phosphorus and algae have trended upward from 2020 to 2025.
What fish are in Green Lake?
Walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill and channel catfish. The historic cisco population has declined steeply since the 1990s.
What towns are on the lake?
Spicer and New London sit directly on the shore. Willmar, about fifteen minutes away, is the regional centre.
How far is it from the Twin Cities?
About two hours west via US-12 — a weekend lake rather than a commuter lake.
How is public access?
Five public boat launches, which is generous for a lake this size.
How do I see new listings?
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