---
type: lake
name: "Lake Mary"
county: "Todd"
nearest_town: "Upsala"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 129
max_depth_ft: 58
latitude: 45.77168
longitude: -94.67002
lake_score: 55
dnr_lake_id: "77001900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/lake-mary
---

# Lake Mary

Lake in Todd County, Minnesota, near Upsala

- **Surface Area**: 129 acres
- **Max Depth**: 58 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 55/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Mary is a 129-acre lake near Upsala in Todd County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.6 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to 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. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [St. Anna Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/stearns-county/st-anna-lake) - 3.3 miles, 126 acres
- [Cedar Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/cedar-lake) - 3.3 miles, 236 acres
- [Big Birch Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/big-birch-lake) - 4 miles, 2,107 acres
- [Mound Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/mound-lake) - 4.4 miles, 270 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/pine-lake) - 4.5 miles, 178 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/bass-lake-grey-eagle) - 4.7 miles, 94 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.77168,-94.67002)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=77001900)
- [All lakes in Todd County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county)

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