The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Marian
Osceola County, Florida · about 4,400 acres (6.9 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Marian
In Osceola County, Florida, Lake Marian covers about 4,400 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles with roughly 15.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 50 ft above sea level. Babson Park lies about 24 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 4,400 acres (6.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.3 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Osceola County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Marian in Florida usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 74°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Marian
- Babson Parkabout 24 mi west
- Saint Cloudabout 26 mi northwest
- Frostproofabout 26 mi west
- Poincianaabout 26 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Marian
What fish are in Lake Marian?
Lakes like Lake Marian usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Marian?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Marian?
About 4,400 acres, with about 15.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Marian?
Babson Park is about 24 miles west; Saint Cloud is about 26 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Marian today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Marian on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
