Fletcher Pond, Alpena County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:03 am EDT. Get alerts for Fletcher Pond

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 40°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 63°F, wind W 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 15% of the lake on 5 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESFletcher Pond: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

2 contours, 2 to 8 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

6,819 acres · deepest 8 ft (measured) · shoreline about 24.8 mi · clarity about 6 ft

Fletcher Pond is the largest of the 16 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Alpena County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 4th deepest of the 5 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 6 of the other 13 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 24.8 miles along the state outline. About 100% of its area is deeper than 2 ft.

Ranks against Alpena County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Fletcher Pond.

Fletcher Pond · Clear Lake State Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 48 trailer spaces · 8 car spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Alpena County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 6 ft (Secchi depth 1.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 5.9 ft of 8 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Beaver Lake70 ft deep · 4.3 mi · Alpena County

Sucker Lake28 ft deep · 7.1 mi · Montmorency County

Lockwood Lake18 ft deep · 9.0 mi · Montmorency County

Avalon Lake74 ft deep · 9.3 mi · Montmorency County

Ess Lake51 ft deep · 10.5 mi · Montmorency County

Long Lake84 ft deep · 11.3 mi · Montmorency County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Fletcher Pond?

Fletcher Pond is 8 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 6,819 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Fletcher Pond?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Fletcher Pond.