Lake Zumbro
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Lake Zumbro is a 715-acre lake in Olmsted County, in Minnesota's Southeast MN lakes area. It's a moderately deep lake reaching 43 feet at its deepest (about 0 feet on average) and water clarity of roughly 5.3 feet. Anglers fish Lake Zumbro for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge. There is 1 public access on the lake. Browse waterfront homes and cabins for sale on Lake Zumbro below, and connect with a local lake agent. Lake facts: Minnesota DNR.
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Life on Lake Zumbro
Lake Zumbro is a Zumbro River reservoir in Olmsted County just north of Rochester — the closest real lake-recreation water to the Mayo Clinic city, which makes it a popular weekend and second-home spot for the Rochester area.
The market is cabins and year-round homes serving Rochester; proximity to the city and boatable water drive demand more than the lake's size.
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What the seasons bring on Lake Zumbro
Summer is boating, fishing, and weekend escapes from Rochester. Fall brings color along the river valley.
Winter offers ice fishing close to town, with spring reopening the reservoir.
Lake Zumbro by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Lake Zumbro
Common questions about Lake Zumbro
Can you buy a home on Lake Zumbro?
Yes. Lake Zumbro, in Olmsted County, Southeast MN, MN, has a mix of year-round lake homes, seasonal cabins, and the occasional building lot along its shoreline. True waterfront inventory is limited and moves seasonally, so most buyers work with a local agent who tracks Lake Zumbro listings directly.
Where is Lake Zumbro located?
Lake Zumbro is in Olmsted County, Southeast MN, MN.
How big is Lake Zumbro?
Lake Zumbro covers about 715 acres, making it a substantial Minnesota lake (Minnesota DNR).
How deep is Lake Zumbro?
Lake Zumbro reaches a maximum depth of about 43 feet, with a mean depth of roughly 0 feet, per Minnesota DNR survey data.
What fish are in Lake Zumbro?
Lake Zumbro holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Black Crappie, according to Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys.
How clear is the water in Lake Zumbro?
Water clarity on Lake Zumbro measures about 5.3 feet in Minnesota DNR surveys — a useful gauge of water quality when you're comparing lakes.
Does Lake Zumbro have public access?
Yes — Lake Zumbro has 1 public access (Minnesota DNR), so you can get on the water even before you own on it.
What is there to do on Lake Zumbro?
Lake Zumbro is known for fishing, boating, swimming, and slow-paced weekends on a quieter lake. The full four-season calendar — open water in summer, color in fall, and ice season in winter — is part of what draws owners to the lake.
What towns are near Lake Zumbro?
Several Minnesota towns sit within a short drive of Lake Zumbro, offering dining, groceries, and marine services for owners.
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