Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:37 am EDT. Get alerts for Bird Lake
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
115 acres · deepest 64 ft (measured) · shoreline about 2.9 mi · clarity about 15 ft
Bird Lake is the 12th largest of the 51 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Hillsdale County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the deepest of the 11 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 33 of the other 33 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 2.9 miles along the state outline. About 56% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.
Ranks against Hillsdale County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure
1 public access site on Bird Lake.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR has stocked Bird Lake 36 times since 1991. The most recent stocking was 5,887 rainbow trout on 29 April 2025. Species stocked: rainbow trout, redear sunfish.
Latest: 29 Apr 2025: 5,887 rainbow trout.
Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure
Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure
Average water clarity is about 15 ft (Secchi depth 4.5 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Bird Lake is 64 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 115 acres.
Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Bird Lake.
Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 36 times since 1991, most recently 5,887 rainbow trout on 29 April 2025.
About 86% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.