Lake Charlevoix

Soundings in feet · 17,268 acres · deepest 122 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:01 am EDT. Get alerts for Lake Charlevoix

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 45°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 59°F, wind NW 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 1% of the lake on 3 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image. Blooms were reported on 1 Sep 2026; not tested.

LAUNCHESIronton and Young State Park and Dutchman's Bay and Camp Sea-Gull Park and Tourist Park and Whiting County Park and Boyne City Municipal and Ferry Beach: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 16 Jun 2026.

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Depth map

17 contours, 10 to 122 ft

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

Size and depth

17,268 acres · deepest 122 ft (measured) · shoreline about 59.6 mi

Lake Charlevoix is the largest of the 39 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Charlevoix County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 22 with a measured depth. Its shoreline measures about 59.6 miles along the state outline. About 53% of its area is deeper than 50 ft.

Ranks against Charlevoix 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

8 public access sites on Lake Charlevoix.

Ironton · Young State Park · Open

4 ramp lanes · 43 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Young State Park · Young State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 4 trailer spaces · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Dutchman's Bay · Young State Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 35 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Camp Sea-Gull Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 9 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Tourist Park · City of East Jordan · Open

2 ramp lanes · 21 trailer spaces · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Whiting County Park · Young State Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 10 trailer spaces

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Boyne City Municipal · City of Boyne City · Open

2 ramp lanes · 53 trailer spaces · flush toilets · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Ferry Beach · City of Charlevoix · Open

4 ramp lanes · 100 trailer spaces · flush toilets · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Charlevoix County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Lake Charlevoix 290 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 40,381 walleye on 9 July 2026. Species stocked: atlantic salmon, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, walleye.

290 stockings, 1979 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 9 Jul 2026: 40,381 walleye.

9 Jul 2026STOCKED40,381 walleye

8 Jul 2026STOCKED51,558 walleye

25 Jun 2024STOCKED121,950 walleye

14 Jun 2022STOCKED185,375 walleye

12 Jun 2019STOCKED29,570 walleye

25 Jun 2018STOCKED200,122 walleye

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

Where the deep water is

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Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Historically recorded species, from records through 2000: bloater, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, emerald shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, lake herring, lake trout, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, mottled sculpin, pumpkinseed, quillback, rainbow smelt, rainbow trout, rock bass, sand shiner, sea lamprey, smallmouth bass, spoonhead sculpin, spottail shiner, threespine stickleback, white sucker, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Email me about Lake CharlevoixWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Lake Charlevoix 290 times since 1979, most recently 40,381 walleye on 9 July 2026. 2 stockings so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS lists 2 bloom reports and 1 water sample here. 2 records in 2026, the latest on 2 Sep 2026.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. In 2026 that happened on 23 Sep.Any lake in Charlevoix CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 5 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 3 emails about Lake Charlevoix: 8 Jul, 1 Sep and 23 Sep.

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

Steele Lake12 ft deep · 2.2 mi · Charlevoix County

Nowland Lake15 ft deep · 3.8 mi · Charlevoix County

Adams Lake15 ft deep · 5.2 mi · Charlevoix County

East Twin Lake10 ft deep · 5.3 mi · Charlevoix County

Lake Marion52 ft deep · 5.3 mi · Charlevoix County

Lymans Lake17 ft deep · 5.7 mi · Antrim County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lake Charlevoix?

Lake Charlevoix is 122 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 17,268 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lake Charlevoix?

Yes. 8 public access sites are listed: Ironton; Young State Park; Dutchman's Bay; Camp Sea-Gull Park; Tourist Park; Whiting County Park; Boyne City Municipal; Ferry Beach.

Is Lake Charlevoix stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 290 times since 1979, most recently 40,381 walleye on 9 July 2026.

How much of Lake Charlevoix is deeper than 10 feet?

About 89% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.