Cub Lake, Hillsdale County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

6 miles east of Reading

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 41.8159° N, 84.6388° W

Directions to Cub Lake Apple Maps

Directions open in Google or Apple Maps, to the Michigan DNR public access site.

Today on the lake

Updated 10 Oct 2026, 1:18 am EDT. Get alerts for Cub Lake

WEATHEROvernight: mostly cloudy, 54°F, wind SE 5 mph. Saturday: partly sunny, 76°F, wind SE 5 to 10 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.

ALGAEToo small for satellite monitoring (under 1 km²). No bloom reports on record with Michigan DHHS.

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

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Depth map

11 contours, 5 to 43 ft

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

Size and depth

122 acres · deepest 43 ft (measured) · shoreline about 3.6 mi

Cub Lake is the 11th largest of the 51 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Hillsdale County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 5th deepest of the 11 with a measured depth. Its shoreline measures about 3.6 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 28 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

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Cub Lake.

Cub Lake · Open

1 ramp lane · 7 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Hillsdale County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Cub Lake 3 times since 1985. The most recent stocking was 400 black crappie on 5 April 1991. Species stocked: black crappie, redear sunfish.

3 stockings, 1985 to 1991, log scale

Latest: 5 Apr 1991: 400 black crappie.

5 Apr 1991STOCKED400 black crappie

4 Oct 1989STOCKED5,085 redear sunfish

25 Sep 1985STOCKED13,200 redear sunfish

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 1997: redear sunfish. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

The area around Cub Lake

16 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 7 miles of Cub Lake, 1 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Cambria Millpond12 ft deep · 1.3 mi · Hillsdale County

Bear Lake50 ft deep · 4.3 mi · Hillsdale County

Broom Lake24 ft deep · 4.7 mi · Hillsdale County

Lake Wilson55 ft deep · 5.0 mi · Hillsdale County

King Lake27 ft deep · 5.7 mi · Hillsdale County

Pleasant Lake42 ft deep · 5.8 mi · Hillsdale County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Cub Lake?

Cub Lake is 43 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 122 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Cub Lake?

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

Is Cub Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 3 times since 1985, most recently 400 black crappie on 5 April 1991.

How much of Cub Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 53% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.