Marion Lake

Marion Lake

Size
516ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Marion Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye

Overview

Marion Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-8 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.88
0Statewide Range19.68

Marion Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May
Crappie
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.38
0Statewide Range12.68

Marion Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May
Largemouth bass
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.63
0Statewide Range3.68

Marion Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May
Northern pike
fish
16-31 in
Length Range
23 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.25
0Statewide Range19.75

Marion Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May
Perch
fish
6-7 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.13
0Statewide Range43.58

Marion Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May
Pumpkinseed
fish
4-8 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range6.18

Marion Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May
Walleye
fish
20-25 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range16.93

Marion Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
May
2017
May