Lac Vieux Desert

Soundings in feet · 4,370 acres · deepest 38 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:39 am EDT. Get alerts for Lac Vieux Desert

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 35°F, wind WNW 2 mph. Friday: sunny, 65°F, wind SSE 0 to 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRESmall wildfire Lune Island, 0.3 acres, 13.4 mi away, reported 6 Oct 2026. Small wildfire CTH G, 0.01 acres, 18.0 mi away, reported 7 Oct 2026. Small wildfire Schneider, 0.2 acres, 22.3 mi away, reported 7 Oct 2026.

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

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 17% of the lake on 6 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESLac Vieux: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

13 contours, 5 to 38 ft

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

Size and depth

4,370 acres · deepest 38 ft (measured) · shoreline about 19.2 mi · clarity about 7 ft

Lac Vieux Desert is the largest of the 198 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Gogebic County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 47th deepest of the 110 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 103 of the other 158 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 19.2 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 16 ft.

Ranks against Gogebic 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 Lac Vieux Desert.

Lac Vieux · Lake Gogebic State Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 20 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Gogebic County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Lac Vieux Desert 4 times since 2000. The most recent stocking was 500 brown trout on 9 May 2018. Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, walleye.

4 stockings, 2000 to 2018, log scale

Latest: 9 May 2018: 500 brown trout.

9 May 2018STOCKED500 brown trout

5 Oct 2015STOCKED3,396 walleye

20 Dec 2000STOCKED150 brook trout

20 Mar 2000STOCKED280 brook trout

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

Water quality

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

Clarity 7.3 ft of 38 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Lac Vieux DesertWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Lac Vieux Desert 4 times since 2000, most recently 500 brown trout on 9 May 2018. None in the last five years.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS lists 0 bloom reports and 3 water samples here. None in 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 Jun.Any lake in Gogebic CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 8 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 1 email about Lac Vieux Desert: 23 Jun.

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

Grass Lake25 ft deep · 2.6 mi · Gogebic County

Birch Lake15 ft deep · 2.7 mi · Gogebic County

Scout Lake30 ft deep · 2.9 mi · Gogebic County

Gudegast Lake25 ft deep · 3.3 mi · Gogebic County

Crystal Lake25 ft deep · 3.7 mi · Gogebic County

Hoist Lake35 ft deep · 4.0 mi · Gogebic County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lac Vieux Desert?

Lac Vieux Desert is 38 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 4,370 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lac Vieux Desert?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Lac Vieux.

Is Lac Vieux Desert stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 4 times since 2000, most recently 500 brown trout on 9 May 2018.

How much of Lac Vieux Desert is deeper than 10 feet?

About 63% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.