Marble
A 160-acre lake near Silver Bay in Lake County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1978.
Fish Species (8)
Rock Bass
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1956
Last surveyed 1956 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1956 | 2.50 | - | 0.56 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 2.75 | - | 0.68 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 21.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 1.72 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jul 24, 1978 | 21.00 | - | 0.37 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 0.75 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1956
Last surveyed 1956 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–5.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 0.39 | - | 1.16 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 1.50 | - | 0.33 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 0.50 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Walleye
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.3 per gill net · typical 1.3–4.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 6.25 | - | 0.64 lbs |
| Jul 24, 1978 | 2.00 | - | 1.67 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 6.83 | - | 1.11 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.56 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 0.56 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 2.00 | - | 1.10 lbs |
| Jul 24, 1978 | 2.39 | - | 1.29 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 1.50 | - | 1.40 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 1.75 | - | 1.67 lbs |
| Jul 24, 1978 | 0.22 | - | 1.93 lbs |
| Jul 19, 1956 | 5.00 | - | 1.70 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1978 | 0.11 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 24, 1978Good population of Walleye and Northern Pike. Yellow Perch are quite abundant at the present time. Due to the lack of public access no management is p…
Good population of Walleye and Northern Pike. Yellow Perch are quite abundant at the present time. Due to the lack of public access no management is planned for this lake at this time.
July 19, 1956Marble Lake is a soft-water lake of low fertility. It is a Walleye-Crappie lake with good spawning habitat for these species. There was a good distrib…
Marble Lake is a soft-water lake of low fertility. It is a Walleye-Crappie lake with good spawning habitat for these species. There was a good distribution of year-classes of Walleye, Northern Pike, and Rock Bass as sampled by test nets, indicating that natural reproduction is adequate to maintain the populations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Marble?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Walleye, and Pumpkinseed in Marble. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Marble?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Marble. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Marble?
Marble has a maximum depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Marble last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Marble is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Marble have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Marble in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 159.74 acres
- Max Depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed