Marsh Lake Fishing near Grand Marais, Minnesota

• Overview

  Marsh Lake lies within the bounds of Cook County, Minnesota. It stands 1,680 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is high ground by Minnesota standards. Nearest town is Grand Marais, 11 miles off. Then Neebing, 41 miles, and Westfort, 54 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Marsh Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Cook County names white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike and rainbow trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Marsh Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 6°F in January and 63°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Marsh Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest recorded ramp is Trout Lake Public Water Access Site, half a mile out. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Trout Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Marsh Lake locally before you travel.