Day Lake
About Day Lake
Day Lake is a 49-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 57 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Day Lake
- 49 acres, up to 57 feet deep, near Marcell
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 16 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 49 acres
- Max depth
- 57 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 16 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 13 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 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Day Lake?
Day Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 49 acres and reaches 57 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Day Lake?
Day Lake covers 49 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 57 feet.
What fish can you catch at Day Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Day Lake?
Yes. Day Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Day Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Day Lake. 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 Day Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Day Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.