Witch Lake, Marquette County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

20 miles northeast of Crystal Falls

Marquette County, Michigan · 46.2782° N, 88.0099° W

Directions to Witch Lake Apple Maps

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

Today on the lake

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 5:24 pm EDT. Get alerts for Witch Lake

WEATHERThis Afternoon: mostly cloudy, 53°F, wind N 5 mph. Tonight: mostly cloudy, 34°F, wind NE 0 to 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRESmall wildfire FP, 4.3 acres, 13.5 mi away, reported 10 Oct 2026.

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.

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

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Depth map

19 contours, 5 to 95 ft

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

Size and depth

211 acres · deepest 95 ft (measured) · shoreline about 3.6 mi · clarity about 14 ft

Witch Lake is the 24th largest of the 239 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Marquette County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 68 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 181 of the other 200 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 3.6 miles along the state outline. About 13% of its area is deeper than 50 ft.

Ranks against Marquette 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 Witch Lake.

Witch Lake · Bewabic State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 9 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Marquette County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Witch Lake 19 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 10,500 walleye on 23 June 2026. Species stocked: brook trout, lake trout, splake, walleye.

19 stockings, 1979 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 23 Jun 2026: 10,500 walleye.

23 Jun 2026STOCKED10,500 walleye

3 Jul 2003STOCKED24,311 walleye

28 Jun 2001STOCKED20,800 walleye

30 Oct 2000STOCKED150 lake trout

1 Aug 2000STOCKED17,484 lake trout

21 Jun 2000STOCKED7,161 brook trout

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

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Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 14 ft (Secchi depth 4.1 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 13.5 ft of 95 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

The area around Witch Lake

226 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 19 miles of Witch Lake, 3 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Bat Lake70 ft deep · 0.9 mi · Marquette County

Section 14 Lake31 ft deep · 1.2 mi · Marquette County

Twin Lake (north)90 ft deep · 1.2 mi · Marquette County

Just Lake40 ft deep · 1.2 mi · Marquette County

Mud Lake20 ft deep · 1.3 mi · Marquette County

Island Lake28 ft deep · 1.5 mi · Marquette County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Witch Lake?

Witch Lake is 95 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 211 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Witch Lake?

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

Is Witch Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 19 times since 1979, most recently 10,500 walleye on 23 June 2026.

How much of Witch Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 72% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.