Margaret Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Outing. DNR lake ID 11004500.
Margaret Lake is an 18.3-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Outing. Its deepest point reaches 49 ft, and about 55% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.3 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11004500 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Outing |
| Surface area | 18.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 49 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 55% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.3 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 11.3 ft.
Fishing on Margaret Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | trap | 0.2 | 1.1 to 10.6 |
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Rainbow trout.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Margaret Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 2 miles N of Outing on Hwy 6, then 1.75 miles W on Co Rd 48, then 0.25 mile N on Penninsula Rd. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Marion Lake 0.3 mi, Cass County
- Snake Lake 0.4 mi, Cass County
- Donut Lake 0.5 mi, Cass County
- Mule Lake 0.7 mi, Cass County
- Washburn Lake 1.3 mi, Cass County
- Andrus Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Little Andrus Lake 1.9 mi, Cass County
- Pavelgrit Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
Questions about Margaret Lake
How deep is Margaret Lake?
Margaret Lake reaches a maximum depth of 49 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 55% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Margaret Lake?
Margaret Lake covers about 18.3 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Margaret Lake?
Summer water clarity on Margaret Lake averages 11.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Margaret Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Margaret Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Margaret Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document rainbow trout in Margaret Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 1989.
Where is the public boat access on Margaret Lake?
Margaret Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Margaret Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Margaret Lake?
Homes on Margaret Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Margaret Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Margaret Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 55% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Margaret Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Margaret Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Margaret Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.