Lake Mary
About Lake Mary
Lake Mary is a 196-acre lake near Maple Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 102 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 35 feet, and has roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 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. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
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. Ice typically goes out around April 4, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Mary
- 196 acres, up to 102 feet deep, near Maple Lake
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.9 feet
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 196 acres
- Max depth
- 102 ft
- Average depth
- 35 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 82 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 4
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 8, 2017
- Latest
- April 23, 2008
- Most recent
- March 8, 2017
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Upper Maple Lake
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1.8 miles away
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1.9 miles away
Mink Lake
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2.3 miles away
Millstone Lake
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2.4 miles away
Ramsey Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreWright · Maple Lake317 acres
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Sullivan Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Mary?
Lake Mary is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Maple Lake. It covers 196 acres and reaches 102 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Mary?
Lake Mary covers 196 acres with about 2.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 102 feet and its average depth is about 35 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Mary?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Mary?
Yes. Lake Mary has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Mary?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Mary. 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 Mary stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Mary; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Lake Mary?
The median ice-out date is April 4, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 8, 2017 and the latest is April 23, 2008.
Does Lake Mary have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Lake Mary as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.