Marsh
About Marsh
Marsh is a 66-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.2 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Marsh
- 66 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Tofte
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5.2 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 66 acres
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 66 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marsh?
Marsh is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Tofte. It covers 66 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Marsh?
Marsh covers 66 acres with about 5.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Marsh?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Marsh?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Marsh?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Marsh. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Marsh stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Marsh; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.