Mollie Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. DNR lake ID 18033500.
Mollie Lake is a 334.2-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. Its deepest point reaches 7 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 8.0 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 | 18033500 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Merrifield |
| Surface area | 334.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 7 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.0 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 8.0 ft.
Fishing on Mollie Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1986 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 0.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.5 | 1.0 to 7.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Gladstone Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Garden Lake 2.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Edward Lake 2.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Sorenson Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bass Lake 2.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Johnson Lake 2.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Little Hubert Lake 3.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Rice Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Mollie Lake
How deep is Mollie Lake?
Mollie Lake reaches a maximum depth of 7 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Mollie Lake?
Mollie Lake covers about 334.2 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Mollie Lake?
Summer water clarity on Mollie Lake averages 8.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Mollie Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Mollie 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Mollie Lake?
Homes on Mollie 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 Mollie Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Mollie Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 8.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Mollie Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Mollie Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Mollie Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1986), 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.