Orange Lake
About Orange Lake
Orange Lake is a 104-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Orange Lake
- 104 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Marcell
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 104 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 48 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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 Orange Lake?
Orange Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 104 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Orange Lake?
Orange Lake covers 104 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Orange Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Orange Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Orange Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Orange 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 Orange Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Orange Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.