Lake Marion
About Lake Marion
Lake Marion is an 183-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, 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.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Marion
- 183 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Crane Lake
- 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, largemouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 183 acres
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 183 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
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
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Lake Marion?
Lake Marion is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 183 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Marion?
Lake Marion covers 183 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Marion?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Marion?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Lake Marion?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Marion. 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 Marion stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Marion; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.