Lake of The Woods, Branch County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:36 am EDT. Get alerts for Lake of The Woods

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 44°F, wind 0 mph. Friday: mostly sunny, 70°F, wind S 0 to 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.

ALGAENo cyanobacteria detected by satellite on 6 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESLake of the Woods: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

8 contours, 5 to 70 ft

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

Size and depth

334 acres · deepest 70 ft (measured) · shoreline about 6.1 mi · clarity about 7 ft

Lake of The Woods is the 7th largest of the 76 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Branch County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 3rd deepest of the 22 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 31 of the other 62 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 6.1 miles along the state outline. About 37% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.

Ranks against Branch 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 Lake of The Woods.

Lake of the Woods · Open

1 ramp lane · 6 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Branch County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 7 ft (Secchi depth 2.2 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 7.2 ft of 70 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Coldwater Lake90 ft deep · 3.8 mi · Branch County

East Long Lake45 ft deep · 4.1 mi · Branch County

Cary Lake35 ft deep · 4.9 mi · Branch County

Loon Lake16 ft deep · 5.2 mi · Branch County

Silver Lake40 ft deep · 5.5 mi · Branch County

South Lake18 ft deep · 6.1 mi · Branch County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lake of The Woods?

Lake of The Woods is 70 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 334 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lake of The Woods?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Lake of the Woods.

How much of Lake of The Woods is deeper than 10 feet?

About 64% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.