Genesee County · Michigan

Lobdell Lake

Soundings in feet · 546 acres · deepest 70 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:21 am EDT. Get alerts for Lobdell Lake

WEATHEROvernight: clear, 42°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 68°F, wind WSW 6 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 7 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESLobdell Lake: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

10 contours, 5 to 70 ft

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

Size and depth

546 acres · deepest 70 ft (measured) · shoreline about 13.8 mi · clarity about 9 ft

Lobdell Lake is the 4th largest of the 54 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Genesee County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 3rd deepest of the 8 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 25 of the other 44 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 13.8 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 27 ft.

Ranks against Genesee 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 Lobdell Lake.

Lobdell Lake · Open

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

Local boating rules, Genesee County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Lobdell Lake 35 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 550 walleye on 19 November 2024. Species stocked: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, walleye, yellow perch.

35 stockings, 1979 to 2024, log scale

Latest: 19 Nov 2024: 239 bluegill.

19 Nov 2024STOCKED550 walleye

19 Nov 2024STOCKED200 black crappie

19 Nov 2024STOCKED239 bluegill

3 Nov 2022STOCKED700 walleye

3 Nov 2022STOCKED350 black crappie

19 Nov 2020STOCKED250 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

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 9.2 ft of 70 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Lobdell LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Lobdell Lake 35 times since 1979, most recently 550 walleye on 19 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 Genesee CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 0 emails.

Lobdell 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

Bennett Lake58 ft deep · 0.8 mi · Livingston County

No Name24 ft deep · 1.4 mi · Livingston County

Ryan Lake39 ft deep · 1.6 mi · Livingston County

Hoisington Lake62 ft deep · 2.0 mi · Livingston County

Byram Lake50 ft deep · 2.3 mi · Genesee County

20 ft deep · 2.4 mi · Livingston County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lobdell Lake?

Lobdell Lake is 70 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 546 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lobdell Lake?

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

Is Lobdell Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 35 times since 1979, most recently 550 walleye on 19 November 2024.

How much of Lobdell Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 22% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.