Littlefield Lake, Isabella County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:16 am EDT. Get alerts for Littlefield Lake

WEATHEROvernight: clear, 39°F, wind WSW 3 mph. Friday: sunny, 67°F, wind W 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.

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

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

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Depth map

6 contours, 5 to 60 ft

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

Size and depth

140 acres · deepest 60 ft (measured) · shoreline about 5.2 mi · clarity about 12 ft

Littlefield Lake is the 4th largest of the 27 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Isabella County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 4 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 20 of the other 21 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 5.2 miles along the state outline. About 100% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.

Ranks against Isabella 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 Littlefield Lake.

Littlefield Lake · Clare Field Office · Open

1 ramp lane · 15 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Isabella County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Littlefield Lake 16 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 39,142 walleye on 25 June 2019. Species stocked: brown trout, lake trout, splake, walleye.

16 stockings, 1979 to 2019, log scale

Latest: 25 Jun 2019: 39,142 walleye.

25 Jun 2019STOCKED39,142 walleye

22 Jun 2017STOCKED23,490 walleye

11 Jun 2015STOCKED14,533 walleye

12 Jun 2013STOCKED10,279 walleye

21 Jun 2011STOCKED15,000 walleye

15 Jun 2011STOCKED10,884 walleye

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

Historically recorded species, from records through 1960: bluegill, bluntnose minnow, common shiner, hornyhead chub, iowa darter, johnny darter, lake herring, largemouth bass, northern longear sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 12 ft (Secchi depth 3.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 12.4 ft of 60 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Grass Lake26 ft deep · 3.7 mi · Clare County

Deadman Lake28 ft deep · 4.3 mi · Clare County

Bluff Lake16 ft deep · 4.4 mi · Clare County

Gray Lake24 ft deep · 5.2 mi · Clare County

Mill Pond9 ft deep · 5.5 mi · Clare County

Stevenson Lake40 ft deep · 5.8 mi · Isabella County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Littlefield Lake?

Littlefield Lake is 60 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 140 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Littlefield Lake?

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

Is Littlefield Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 16 times since 1979, most recently 39,142 walleye on 25 June 2019.