Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:22 am EDT. Get alerts for Lake Lansing
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
456 acres · deepest 35 ft (measured) · shoreline about 3.8 mi · clarity about 9 ft
Lake Lansing is the largest of the 13 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Ingham County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the deepest of the 4 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 8 of the other 11 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 3.8 miles along the state outline. About 6% of its area is deeper than 20 ft.
Ranks against Ingham 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 Lake Lansing.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR has stocked Lake Lansing 7 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 4,750 channel catfish on 27 March 1990. Species stocked: channel catfish, tiger muskellunge.
Latest: 27 Mar 1990: 4,750 channel catfish.
Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure
Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure
Historically recorded species, from records through 1933: brook silverside, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.
Michigan Fish Atlas.
Average water clarity is about 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
CAUTION The highest toxin level measured here was microcystin at 84.7 ppb on 5 October 2022, 11 times the EPA swimming guideline of 8 ppb. 6 water samples are on record, the latest from 12 October 2022. Check current advisories before swimming.
Source: Michigan DHHS harmful algal bloom sampling; U.S. EPA 2019 recreational criteria. Fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Lake Lansing is 35 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 456 acres.
Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Lake Lansing Park - North.
Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 7 times since 1979, most recently 4,750 channel catfish on 27 March 1990.
About 23% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.
The highest toxin level measured was microcystin at 84.7 ppb (5 October 2022). Check current advisories before swimming.