Martha Lake
About Martha Lake
Martha Lake is a 102-acre lake near Hanover in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 8 feet, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Martha Lake
- 102 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Hanover
- 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 7.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 102 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Average depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 72 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
- 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martha Lake?
Martha Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Hanover. It covers 102 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Martha Lake?
Martha Lake covers 102 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet and its average depth is about 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Martha Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Martha Lake?
Yes. Martha Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Martha Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Martha 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 Martha Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Martha Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.