Marion Lake is a 1,664 acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located in north central Otter Tail County approximately 4 miles southwest of Perham, MN. The lake is composed of two basins which are separated by a peninsula. Boats can navigate between the basins using a narrow channel along the north shore. The west basin has a maximum depth of 30 feet while the east basin has a maximum depth of 62 feet while 41 percent of the lake is 15 feet deep or less. Northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, and bluegill are the dominant species of fish in the lake. Crappie, rock bass and perch are also available.
MN DNR Lake Information Report
