Calhoun County · Michigan

Duck Lake

Soundings in feet · 596 acres · deepest 50 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:29 am EDT. Get alerts for Duck Lake

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 41°F, wind SW 2 mph. Friday: mostly sunny, 68°F, wind SSW 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 5 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESDuck Lake: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 27 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

10 contours, 5 to 50 ft

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

Size and depth

596 acres · deepest 50 ft (measured) · shoreline about 4.7 mi · clarity about 8 ft

Duck Lake is the largest of the 62 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Calhoun County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 15 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 23 of the other 48 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 4.7 miles along the state outline. About 28% of its area is deeper than 25 ft.

Ranks against Calhoun 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 Duck Lake.

Duck Lake · Open

3 ramp lanes · 29 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Calhoun County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Duck Lake 30 times since 1980. The most recent stocking was 1,000 walleye on 12 November 2024. Species stocked: redear sunfish, tiger muskellunge, walleye, yellow perch.

30 stockings, 1980 to 2024, log scale

Latest: 12 Nov 2024: 1,000 walleye.

12 Nov 2024STOCKED1,000 walleye

22 Oct 2024STOCKED637 walleye

15 Oct 2024STOCKED124 walleye

9 Oct 2024STOCKED739 walleye

12 Oct 2022STOCKED2,514 walleye

13 Oct 2021STOCKED1,056 walleye

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

Show water deeper than

Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Historically recorded species, from records through 1983: brown bullhead, spotted gar. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 8 ft (Secchi depth 2.4 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 7.8 ft of 50 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Duck LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Duck Lake 30 times since 1980, most recently 1,000 walleye on 12 November 2024. None so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS has no records for this lake yet. We email when the first one is posted.When satellite sees a bloom startEPA satellite, checked daily, June to October. We email when a bloom first shows on two clear days, not every day it stays. It has not happened in 2026.Any lake in Calhoun CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 0 emails.

Duck Lake has had no stockings or algae records in 2026, so its own alerts would have sent nothing this year. The county alert is on by default.

Email address

At most one email a week per lake. We email you a link to confirm before any alert is sent; every email has a one-click unsubscribe.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Prairie Lake20 ft deep · 2.8 mi · Calhoun County

Winnipeg Lake20 ft deep · 5.8 mi · Calhoun County

Lane Lake20 ft deep · 10.4 mi · Calhoun County

Stuart Lake35 ft deep · 13.2 mi · Calhoun County

Upper Brace Lake40 ft deep · 13.7 mi · Calhoun County

Swains Lake60 ft deep · 17.6 mi · Jackson County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Duck Lake?

Duck Lake is 50 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 596 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Duck Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Duck Lake.

Is Duck Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 30 times since 1980, most recently 1,000 walleye on 12 November 2024.

How much of Duck Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 39% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.