Orange Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. DNR lake ID 31058700.
Orange Lake is a 104.1-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. Its deepest point reaches 30 ft, and about 46% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31058700 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Marcell |
| Surface area | 104.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 46% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.5 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 11.5 ft.
Fishing on Orange Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1992 (34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | gill | 39.75 | 1.5 to 18.5 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 0.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.25 | 0.5 to 4.5 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.25 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.75 | 7.9 to 37.7 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 5.75 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.25 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
| Muskellunge | gill | 0.25 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Muskellunge 42.0 in (2017), Largemouth bass 20.0 in (2017).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, White sucker.
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
- Orange Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 12 miles south of Marcell, off MN Highway #38, on the northwest shore of Orange Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Big Horn Lake 0.5 mi, Itasca County
- Little Horn Lake 0.6 mi, Itasca County
- Roland Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Circle Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Hill Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Lucky Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Kremer Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Johnson Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Orange Lake
How deep is Orange Lake?
Orange Lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 46% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Orange Lake?
Orange Lake covers about 104.1 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Orange Lake?
Summer water clarity on Orange Lake averages 11.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Orange Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Orange 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 Orange Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, white sucker in Orange Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 1992.
Where is the public boat access on Orange Lake?
Orange Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Orange Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Orange Lake?
Homes on Orange 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 Orange Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Orange Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 46% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Orange Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Orange Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Orange Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1992), 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.