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Marble Lake Fishing
A 742-acre Michigan lake in Branch County.
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Branch County
Marble Lake: size, place and fish
Branch County holds Marble Lake, a lake of 742 acres. The nearest Census place is Quincy, roughly 2 miles from the shore point. Management unit: Southern Lake Michigan; peninsula: Lower Peninsula. Its water heads toward the Southeastern Lake Michigan basin, in the Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains ecoregion.
MDNR records name black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, common carp, golden shiner and grass pickerel. You can launch at 1 public launch. A 2023 satellite estimate shows about 5.1 feet of visibility. MDNR flags it as a Family Friendly Fishing spot.
742acres
1public launches
5.1 ftsatellite clarity
24fish on record
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What swims in Marble Lake
Each fish below has an MDNR record tied to Marble Lake.
Black crappie Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Common carp Golden shiner Grass pickerel Iowa darter Johnny darter Lake chubsucker Largemouth bass Longnose gar Pumpkinseed Rock bass Sand shiner Smallmouth bass Spottail shiner Warmouth Yellow bullhead Yellow perch Cisco Crappie Northern pike Sunfish Walleye
How often surveys found each fish at Marble Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 6 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Rock bass | 6 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Pumpkinseed | 5 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 4 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Iowa darter | 4 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Warmouth | 4 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Johnny darter | 3 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Yellow bullhead | 3 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Yellow perch | 3 | 1927 to 1996 |
| Longnose gar | 2 | 1948 to 1996 |
| Sand shiner | 2 | 1950 to 1996 |
| Black crappie | 1 | 1996 |
| Common carp | 1 | 1996 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Launch sites at Marble Lake
- Marble Lake Boat Access2 lanes, 50 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Jackson Field Office
Fishing sites along Marble Lake
- Marble Lake fishing site, Quincy, MIbank fishing area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Ramps within reach of Marble Lake
- Middle Lake Boat Access near QuincyMiddle Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Loon Lake Channel Boat AccessWright Lake, 4 miles southwest
- Hemlock Lake Boat Access near AllenHemlock Lake, 6 miles east
- Long Lake Boat Access near ReadingLong Lake, 6 miles east
- Coldwater Lake Boat AccessColdwater Lake, 7 miles southwest
- Round Lake Boat Access near AllenRound Lake, 7 miles east
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
The color and clarity of Marble Lake
EGLE derives the Marble Lake readings from Landsat, July through September.
Algae, measured as chlorophyll a, ran 13.43 micrograms per liter in 2023.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Regulations
Season dates at Marble Lake
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
The table gives the statewide inland limits Marble Lake falls under on the Lower Peninsula.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Compare
Marble Lake compared with close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Lake | 742 | 1 | 5.1 | 24 | |
| First Lake, Branch County | 2 miles north | 22 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 |
| Middle Lake, Branch County | 2 miles southwest | 57 | 1 | 8.6 | 0 |
| Archer Lake | 2 miles southwest | 22 | 0 | 8.9 | 0 |
| East Long Lake | 5 miles southwest | 123 | 0 | 5.7 | 1 |
| Carpenter Lake, Hillsdale County | 6 miles east | 36 | 0 | 11.1 | 1 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
A short drive from Marble Lake
Lakes in the same corner as Marble Lake
- First Lake, Branch County2 miles north
- Middle Lake, Branch County2 miles southwest
- Archer Lake2 miles southwest
- East Long Lake5 miles southwest
- Carpenter Lake, Hillsdale County6 miles east
Shops to stop at on the way to Marble Lake
- Hildebrands Marinemarina, Coldwater, 3 miles
- Marsh Brothers Incmarina, Quincy, 5 miles
- Heinemann Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coldwater, 6 miles
- Marv's Hemlock Party & Bait Incbait and tackle shop, Reading, 6 miles
- Coldwater Lake Marinamarina, Coldwater, 6 miles
- Hutch's Marinemarina, Coldwater, 7 miles
Base camps for Marble Lake
- Quincy2 miles
- Coldwater5 miles
- Allen8 miles
Counties that Marble Lake spans
- Branch Countyseat: Coldwater
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Fish ID
Species to expect at Marble Lake
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Answers
Things to settle before fishing Marble Lake
Which part of Michigan holds Marble Lake?
Its shore is in Branch County, Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 2 miles from Quincy.
What size is Marble Lake?
742 acres of surface water.
Does Marble Lake have a public boat launch?
MDNR maps 1 public launch; Marble Lake Boat Access is a good start.
What swims in Marble Lake?
black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, common carp, golden shiner, grass pickerel and iowa darter, per MDNR records.
Which MDNR rules govern Marble Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Can a visitor fish Marble Lake on a Michigan license?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
Does Marble Lake run clear or murky?
Summer 2023 imagery: about 5.1 feet.
Who sells bait nearest Marble Lake?
Hildebrands Marine sits about 3 miles from the lake.
Pick a weekend for Marble Lake
The license page holds every Michigan fee and season.