Lake Mary
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Mary.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Mary, MN
- How big is Lake Mary?
- How deep is Lake Mary?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Mary?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Mary?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Mary area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Mary?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Mary?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Mary?
How big is Lake Mary?
How deep is Lake Mary?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Mary?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Mary?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Mary area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Mary?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Mary?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Public access to Mary can be obtained by coming up the Little Pine River from Emily Lake. One fish species you are likely to catch in Mary Lake is black crappie. Numbers were high in 2023 at 23.3/gill net, however, the size left a lot to be desired. Only 9% were larger than 8". Size and numbers were low for the other common panfish species, bluegill. Average length was 5.7", with 26% larger than 7" and 5.6 were caught per net.
The lake association has stocked walleye fingerlings into Mary on a regular basis since 2006. Walleyes could also migrate from connected Emily Lake which is stocked with walleye fry. Walleyes were caught in average numbers (1.5/gill net) for this type of lake. All the fish were over 13" and had an average length of 21.3".
Northern pike were also of decent size, with an average length of 24.2" and 44% of the fish above the 22-26" protected slot. Numbers were below average however at 3.0/gill net.
What is the average air temp for Lake Mary?
Are there any state parks near Lake Mary?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Mary...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.4 mi | 17 | |
| Emily Lake | 1.7 mi | 721 | 13 ft |
| Ruth Lake | 1.8 mi | 599 | 39 ft |
| Duck Lake | 1.9 mi | 126 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 10 | |
| Trout Lake | 3.1 mi | 117 | 22 ft |
| Birchdale Lake | 3.7 mi | 30 | |
| Little Emily Lake | 3.7 mi | 99 | 26 ft |
| Papoose Lake | 3.7 mi | 89 | 21 ft |
| Mud Lake | 3.7 mi | 20 |
