Kandiyohi County · 5,569 acres
Green Lake homes for sale
Buyers looking at Green Lake are looking at about 5,569 acres of water in Kandiyohi County, 110 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and the nearest towns are Spicer, New London, and Kandiyohi.
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The lake
About Green Lake
Green Lake at Spicer is the deepest lake in Kandiyohi County at 110 feet and one of the largest at 5,569 acres. The DNR lists six public accesses, and the shoreline is heavily developed with year-round homes.
Green Lake is the largest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site, ahead of Big Kandiyohi Lake and Norway Lake. About 37% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Green Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Spicer, 4 miles to New London, and 8 miles to Kandiyohi. Janet's office in Alexandria is 49 miles to the northwest.
Green Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 5,569 acres |
| Maximum depth | 110 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 37% |
| Shoreline | 12.0 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 6 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Nearest town | Spicer |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 62 mi to Spicer, an hour and 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 34-0079-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Dock and lift setups on Green Lake stay with the property in some sales and leave with the seller in others. Janet writes the purchase agreement so there is no confusion about what is included.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Green Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Green Lake is in Spicer, about 2 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Prinsburg (26 miles) and Villard (36 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Green Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Green Lake, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Green Lake
Is there public access on Green Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at six points on Green Lake.
What fish are in Green Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Green Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 34-0079-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Green Lake?
Green Lake reaches 110 feet at its deepest and covers about 5,569 acres, with 12.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Green Lake homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Green Lake usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Kandiyohi County for any property you consider.
From the blog
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