Lake Mary
About Lake Mary
Lake Mary is a 56-acre lake near Lake Itasca in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 41 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.8 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 18, based on 32 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Mary
- 56 acres, up to 41 feet deep, near Lake Itasca
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 12.8 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Permit or fee required
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 56 acres
- Max depth
- 41 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 19 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
- Recorded accesses require a permit or fee
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Black and White Crappie: Daily limit five.
- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 18
- Years of record
- 32
- Earliest
- March 23, 2012
- Latest
- May 12, 2013
- Most recent
- April 19, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Plan your trip to Lake Mary
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Nearby Lakes
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Beauty Lake
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2.5 miles away
Lake Itasca
75 out of 100 Lake ScoreClearwater · Lake Itasca1,065 acres
2.6 miles away
Hernando DeSoto Lake
26 out of 100 Lake ScoreBecker · Goldenrod171 acres
3.8 miles away
Alice Lake
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4.8 miles away
Little Mantrap Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Park Rapids381 acres
4.9 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Mary?
Lake Mary is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Lake Itasca. It covers 56 acres and reaches 41 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Mary?
Lake Mary covers 56 acres with about 1.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 41 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Mary?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Mary?
Yes. Lake Mary has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Mary?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Mary. 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 Lake Mary stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lake Mary; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Lake Mary?
Yes. Daily limit five. All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession. Additional lake-specific rules apply; check the DNR regulations before you fish.
When does the ice go out on Lake Mary?
The median ice-out date is April 18, from 32 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 23, 2012 and the latest is May 12, 2013.