Keweenaw County · Michigan

Lac La Belle

Soundings in feet · 1,205 acres · deepest 38 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:19 am EDT. Get alerts for Lac La Belle

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 41°F, wind NW 0 to 5 mph. Friday: mostly sunny, 56°F, wind NE 0 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.

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 3% of the lake on 5 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESLac La Belle Dock: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 28 Aug 2026.

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Depth map

9 contours, 5 to 38 ft

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

Size and depth

1,205 acres · deepest 38 ft (measured) · shoreline about 13.4 mi · clarity about 8 ft

Lac La Belle is the 3rd largest of the 65 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Keweenaw County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 7 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 27 of the other 54 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 13.4 miles along the state outline. About 47% of its area is deeper than 25 ft.

Ranks against Keweenaw 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 La Belle.

Lac La Belle Dock · Fort Wilkins State Historic Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 30 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Keweenaw County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Lac La Belle 20 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 28,521 walleye on 23 June 2026. Species stocked: tiger muskellunge, walleye.

20 stockings, 1979 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 23 Jun 2026: 28,521 walleye.

23 Jun 2026STOCKED28,521 walleye

18 Jun 2024STOCKED27,468 walleye

30 Jun 2016STOCKED17,650 walleye

1 Jul 2014STOCKED27,536 walleye

23 Jun 2004STOCKED28,690 walleye

3 Jul 2002STOCKED27,920 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

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 8 ft (Secchi depth 2.4 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 7.7 ft of 38 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Lac La BelleWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Lac La Belle 20 times since 1979, most recently 28,521 walleye on 23 June 2026. 1 stocking so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS has no records for this lake yet. We email when the first one is posted.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 12 Sep.Any lake in Keweenaw CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 1 email.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 2 emails about Lac La Belle: 23 Jun and 12 Sep.

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

Deer Lake15 ft deep · 2.5 mi · Keweenaw County

Lake Gratiot70 ft deep · 6.0 mi · Keweenaw County

Lake Glazon7 ft deep · 6.8 mi · Keweenaw County

Lake Bailey9 ft deep · 7.4 mi · Keweenaw County

Lake Manganese25 ft deep · 7.5 mi · Keweenaw County

Thayer Lake5 ft deep · 13.8 mi · Keweenaw County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lac La Belle?

Lac La Belle is 38 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 1,205 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lac La Belle?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Lac La Belle Dock.

Is Lac La Belle stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 20 times since 1979, most recently 28,521 walleye on 23 June 2026.

How much of Lac La Belle is deeper than 10 feet?

About 69% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.