Luce County · Michigan

Muskallonge Lake

Soundings in feet · 762 acres · deepest 20 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:21 am EDT. Get alerts for Muskallonge Lake

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 39°F, wind W 10 to 15 mph. Friday: mostly sunny, 57°F, wind NW 5 to 15 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 41% of the lake on 6 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESMuskallonge Lake State Park: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

10 contours, 2 to 20 ft

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

Size and depth

762 acres · deepest 20 ft (measured) · shoreline about 6.2 mi · clarity about 9 ft

Muskallonge Lake is the 3rd largest of the 133 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Luce County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 34th deepest of the 52 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 77 of the other 103 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 6.2 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 6 ft.

Ranks against Luce 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 Muskallonge Lake.

Muskallonge Lake State Park · Muskallonge Lake State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 5 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Luce County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Muskallonge Lake 30 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 11,490 walleye on 24 June 2025. Species stocked: muskellunge, smallmouth bass, walleye.

30 stockings, 1979 to 2025, log scale

Latest: 24 Jun 2025: 11,490 walleye.

24 Jun 2025STOCKED11,490 walleye

14 Jun 2023STOCKED11,792 walleye

25 Jun 2021STOCKED11,549 walleye

25 Jun 2017STOCKED11,486 walleye

24 Jun 2016STOCKED15,392 walleye

29 Jun 2015STOCKED13,120 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 1936: blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, common shiner, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, mimic shiner, northern logperch, northern pike, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, white sucker, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.6 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 8.7 ft of 20 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Muskallonge LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Muskallonge Lake 30 times since 1979, most recently 11,490 walleye on 24 June 2025. None 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 28 Jul.Any lake in Luce CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 8 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 1 email about Muskallonge Lake: 28 Jul.

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

Cranberry Lake5 ft deep · 1.2 mi · Luce County

Perch Lake50 ft deep · 3.5 mi · Luce County

Perch Lake (northwest)50 ft deep · 3.5 mi · Luce County

Old Headquarters Lake11 ft deep · 3.6 mi · Luce County

Holland Lake22 ft deep · 4.0 mi · Luce County

Rainy Lake15 ft deep · 4.1 mi · Luce County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Muskallonge Lake?

Muskallonge Lake is 20 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 762 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Muskallonge Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Muskallonge Lake State Park.

Is Muskallonge Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 30 times since 1979, most recently 11,490 walleye on 24 June 2025.

How much of Muskallonge Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 52% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.