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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Marsh Lake
Swift County, Minnesota · about 4,340 acres (6.8 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Marsh Lake
Marsh Lake is a lake in Swift County, Minnesota, covering about 4,340 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. At about 940 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Appleton lies about 3.7 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 4,340 acres (6.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 940 ft
- County
- Swift County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 Marsh Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
- 5
4 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.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Marsh Lake
- Appletonabout 3.7 mi east
- Madisonabout 12 mi south
- Ortonvilleabout 13 mi northwest
- Dawsonabout 16 mi south
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Questions about Marsh Lake
What fish are in Marsh Lake?
Lakes like Marsh Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Marsh Lake?
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 Marsh Lake?
About 4,340 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Marsh Lake?
Appleton is about 3.7 miles east; Madison is about 12 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Marsh Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Marsh Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
