Minnesota · DNR survey data
Marsh Lake
Marsh Lake covers 4,462 acres in Big Stone County, running to 5 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Excellent numbers11.3per gill net8"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 73 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2025Lengths measured · 11 fish
2025Lengths measured · 6 fish
2023Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 56 fish
2022Lengths measured · 2 fish
2017Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeOne of the best around19.8per gill net14"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 142 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2025Lengths measured · 2 fish
2025Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
2023Lengths measured · 130 fish
2022Lengths measured · 86 fish
2015CrappieJust a few3.2per trap net4"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 62 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 19 fish
2023Lengths measured · 43 fish
2022Lengths measured · 20 fish
2017Lengths measured · 78 fish
2015Yellow perchJust a few0.5per gill net2"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 14 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2025Lengths measured · 1 fish
2025Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2023Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 12 fish
2022Lengths measured · 7 fish
2015Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
Channel catfishExcellent numbers6.8per gill net16"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2025Lengths measured · 18 fish
2025Lengths measured · 1 fish
2023Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 13 fish
2022Lengths measured · 2 fish
2017Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
White bassExcellent numbers6.3per gill net5"Typical15"Biggest
Lengths measured · 111 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2025Lengths measured · 4 fish
2025Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 23 fish
2023Lengths measured · 84 fish
2022Lengths measured · 18 fish
2015Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 500,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,039,159 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,000,418 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 500,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 1,000,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,000,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 1,000,458 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,000,007 fry |
Recent reports
Marsh Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Marsh Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Marsh Lake (SE) Marsh #2 (trailer launch)
- Marsh Lake, Cement Bridge (trailer launch)
- Marsh Lake, Correll Landing (trailer launch)
- Marsh Lake, Peterson (trailer launch)
- Marsh Lake (N) Marsh #1 (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Shible Lake · 340 ac · 6.5 mi
- Big Stone NWR East Pool Lake · 1,286 ac · 7.5 mi
- Long Lake · 395 ac · 10.2 mi
- Artichoke Lake · 1,971 ac · 10.3 mi
- Oliver (east portion) Lake · 467 ac · 11.6 mi
- Lake Oliver · 686 ac · 11.6 mi
- Oliver (west portion) Lake · 218 ac · 11.8 mi
- Long Tom Lake · 147 ac · 12.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Marsh Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Marsh Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Marsh Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass, channel catfish, white bass.
Does Marsh Lake have a public access?
Yes. Marsh Lake has 5 public access sites, including Marsh Lake (SE) Marsh #2 (trailer launch).
Is Marsh Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Marsh Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Marsh Lake in 2025, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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