Big Marine Lake
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Big Marine Lake is a 1,799-acre lake in Washington County, in Minnesota's Twin Cities Metro lakes area. It's a moderately deep lake reaching 60 feet at its deepest (about 0 feet on average) and water clarity of roughly 9.8 feet. Anglers fish Big Marine Lake for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and Bluegill. There are 3 public accesses on the lake. Browse waterfront homes and cabins for sale on Big Marine Lake below, and connect with a local lake agent. Lake facts: Minnesota DNR.
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Life on Big Marine Lake
Big Marine Lake in Washington County, near Marine on St. Croix, is one of the cleaner east-metro lakes, with a county park and a quieter, more natural feel than the busier metro waters. It offers genuine lake life within reach of the Twin Cities.
The market is year-round homes and cabins for buyers wanting clean water and a rural feel close to the cities; clarity and natural shoreline are the draw.
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What the seasons bring on Big Marine Lake
Summer is swimming, paddling, and easygoing boating on clear water. Fall brings color and calm in the St. Croix valley.
Winter offers ice fishing and county-park trails, reopening at spring ice-out.
Big Marine Lake by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Big Marine Lake
Common questions about Big Marine Lake
Can you buy a home on Big Marine Lake?
Yes. Big Marine Lake, in Washington County, Twin Cities Metro, MN, has a mix of year-round lake homes, seasonal cabins, and the occasional building lot along its shoreline. True waterfront inventory is limited and moves seasonally, so most buyers work with a local agent who tracks Big Marine Lake listings directly.
Where is Big Marine Lake located?
Big Marine Lake is in Washington County, Twin Cities Metro, MN.
How big is Big Marine Lake?
Big Marine Lake covers about 1,799 acres, making it a substantial Minnesota lake (Minnesota DNR).
How deep is Big Marine Lake?
Big Marine Lake reaches a maximum depth of about 60 feet, with a mean depth of roughly 0 feet, per Minnesota DNR survey data.
What fish are in Big Marine Lake?
Big Marine Lake holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, according to Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys.
How clear is the water in Big Marine Lake?
Water clarity on Big Marine Lake measures about 9.8 feet in Minnesota DNR surveys — a useful gauge of water quality when you're comparing lakes.
Does Big Marine Lake have public access?
Yes — Big Marine Lake has 3 public accesses (Minnesota DNR), so you can get on the water even before you own on it.
What is there to do on Big Marine Lake?
Big Marine Lake is known for boating, fishing, paddling, and after-work evenings on the water, with the Twin Cities close by. The full four-season calendar — open water in summer, color in fall, and ice season in winter — is part of what draws owners to the lake.
What towns are near Big Marine Lake?
Several Minnesota towns sit within a short drive of Big Marine Lake, offering dining, groceries, and marine services for owners.
How do I find a real estate agent for Big Marine Lake?
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