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type: compare
title: "Winsted Lake vs Lake Marion"
county: "McLeod"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/winsted-lake-vs-lake-marion
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# Winsted Lake vs Lake Marion

Two of the top-scoring lakes in McLeod County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Winsted Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/winsted-lake) | [Lake Marion](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/lake-marion) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 58/100 | 57/100 |
| Nearest town | Winsted | Brownton |
| Surface area | 382 acres | 520 acres |
| Max depth | 12 ft | 15 ft |
| Shoreline | 4 mi | 6.7 mi |
| Water clarity | 3 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 13 | 12 |
| Game fish | Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | No | Yes |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/winsted-lake-vs-lake-marion)*