---
type: lake
name: "Lake Marion"
county: "McLeod"
nearest_town: "Brownton"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 520
max_depth_ft: 15.2
latitude: 44.78951
longitude: -94.38422
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "43008400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/lake-marion
---

# Lake Marion

Lake in McLeod County, Minnesota, near Brownton

- **Surface Area**: 520 acres
- **Max Depth**: 15 ft
- **Average Depth**: 10 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Marion is a 520-acre lake near Brownton in McLeod County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 11 McLeod County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.4 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the county and Minnesota DNR. Lake Marion Park Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county, Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lake Marion Park Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Otter Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/otter-lake) - 6.8 miles, 642 acres
- [Preston Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/renville-county/preston-lake) - 7.6 miles, 655 acres
- [Round Grove Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/round-grove-lake) - 7.8 miles, 296 acres
- [Allie Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/renville-county/allie-lake) - 8.6 miles, 509 acres
- [Schilling Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/sibley-county/schilling-lake) - 10.4 miles, 763 acres
- [Swan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/swan-lake) - 11.1 miles, 352 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.78951,-94.38422)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=43008400)
- [All lakes in McLeod County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/lake-marion)*