Lake Mary
Douglas County, Minnesota
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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 topographical lake maps available Lake Mary?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Mary?
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- 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 Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, 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 topographical lake maps available Lake Mary?
Are there boat launches on Lake Mary?
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
Lake Mary (2,450 acres) is located five miles southwest of Alexandria. Water clarity is moderate (5.0 feet) and aquatic plants are common in shallow areas. Average depth is 17.0 feet with a maximum depth of 40.0 feet. Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Black Crappie are common. Lake Mary has two public accesses. One is located on the southern shoreline off Lake Mary Circle SW. An additional access is located off Minnesota State Highway 27 on the northern shoreline. Walleye are abundant (13.3/gill net) in Lake Mary. Average size was 15.7 inches, but the largest exceeded 26.0 inches. Twelve age classes were present in the 2021 survey. Three-year-old Walleye were the most common and accounted for 56% of the gill net catch. Growth rates were rapid. Walleye averaged 15.2 inches at age 3 in the August survey. Walleye fry are stocked on alternate years to maintain the fishery. Recent young-of-year surveys documented strong numbers of juvenile Walleye. Good fishing opportunities will continue into the coming years. Northern Pike remain abundant (7.9/gill net). Over 76% of all pike collected were less than 22.0 inches. An over-abundance of small pike likely has a negative effect on other fish populations. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the liberalized pike harvest regulation (anglers are able to keep up to 10 pike with no more than two fish longer than 26 inches; all fish from 22-26 inches must be released). Abundant aquatic vegetation in Lake Mary provides nearly ideal Largemouth Bass habitat. Average size was 14.3 inches, but large bass are present. Bluegill are common. Average length was 6.0 inches with a maximum length of 8.9 inches. Despite having rapid initial growth, few Bluegill exceed 8.0 inches. Reduced growth and a modest maximum length may be related to competition with other Bluegill for resources. Increased harvest on moderate-sized Bluegill (6.0-7.0 inches) would likely improve growth rates. Black Crappie are common (5.8/gill net) in Lake Mary. Crappie averaged 10.0 inches, with some individuals surpassing 12.0 inches. Strong numbers of age-1 and -5 crappie were present and will likely provide good fishing opportunities for the coming years. Yellow Perch are common (2.8/gill net), but numbers of harvestable individuals is low. Other species recorded in the 2021 lake survey included Bowfin (Dogfish), Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, hybrid sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Tullibee (Cisco), White Sucker and Yellow Bullhead. The next lake survey is scheduled for 2025. Zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive species, are present in Lake Mary. Anglers are reminded to drain boats and equipment and remove aquatic vegetation prior to moving between bodies of water to minimize the risk of transferring aquatic invasive species to this or other lakes.
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.
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