North Manistique Lake, Luce County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

12 miles west of Newberry

Luce County, Michigan · 46.2884° N, 85.7406° W

Directions to Luce County Park Apple Maps

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

Today on the lake

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 5:23 pm EDT. Get alerts for North Manistique Lake

WEATHERThis Afternoon: mostly cloudy, 54°F, wind N 10 mph. Tonight: mostly cloudy, 35°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.

ALGAENo cyanobacteria detected by satellite on 10 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESLuce County Park: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

10 contours, 5 to 50 ft

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

Size and depth

1,709 acres · deepest 50 ft (measured) · shoreline about 6.2 mi · clarity about 11 ft

North Manistique Lake is the largest of the 133 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Luce County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 13th deepest of the 52 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 90 of the other 103 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 6.2 miles along the state outline. About 35% of its area is deeper than 25 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 North Manistique Lake.

Luce County Park · Luce County · Open

1 ramp lane · 15 trailer spaces

Local boating rules, Luce County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 11 ft (Secchi depth 3.5 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 11.3 ft of 50 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

The area around North Manistique Lake

60 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 13 miles of North Manistique Lake, 3 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Manistique Lake20 ft deep · 2.9 mi · Luce County

McCormick Lake15 ft deep · 3.2 mi · Luce County

Locke Lake10 ft deep · 3.5 mi · Luce County

East Lake22 ft deep · 4.2 mi · Luce County

Mud Lake5 ft deep · 5.5 mi · Luce County

South Manistique Lake29 ft deep · 6.1 mi · Mackinac County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is North Manistique Lake?

North Manistique Lake is 50 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 1,709 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on North Manistique Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Luce County Park.

How much of North Manistique Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 68% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.