Lake Mecosta

Soundings in feet · 312 acres · deepest 39 ft

Today on the lake

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

WEATHEROvernight: clear, 39°F, wind SW 2 mph. Friday: sunny, 68°F, wind WSW 2 to 6 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIREPrescribed burn Newaygo Prairie RX, 78 acres, 22.5 mi away, began 7 Oct 2026. A planned fire set by land managers.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAENo cyanobacteria detected by satellite on 5 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESLake Mecosta: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

6 contours, 5 to 39 ft

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

Size and depth

312 acres · deepest 39 ft (measured) · shoreline about 5.7 mi · clarity about 8 ft

Lake Mecosta is the 7th largest of the 69 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Mecosta County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 11th deepest of the 26 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 12 of the other 54 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 5.7 miles along the state outline. About 20% of its area is deeper than 20 ft.

Ranks against Mecosta 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 Lake Mecosta.

Lake Mecosta · Clare Field Office · Open

2 ramp lanes · 22 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Mecosta County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Lake Mecosta 12 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 1,300 walleye on 15 October 2019. Species stocked: walleye.

12 stockings, 1979 to 2019, log scale

Latest: 15 Oct 2019: 1,300 walleye.

15 Oct 2019STOCKED1,300 walleye

10 Oct 2018STOCKED1,400 walleye

18 Oct 2017STOCKED1,400 walleye

16 Jun 1997STOCKED29,790 walleye

5 Jun 1995STOCKED30,009 walleye

3 Jun 1993STOCKED31,244 walleye

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 8 ft (Secchi depth 2.5 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 8.2 ft of 39 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Lake MecostaWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Lake Mecosta 12 times since 1979, most recently 1,300 walleye on 15 October 2019. None in the last five years.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. It has not happened in 2026.Any lake in Mecosta CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 0 emails.

Lake Mecosta has had no stockings or algae records in 2026, so its own alerts would have sent nothing this year. The county alert is on by default.

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

Blue Lake50 ft deep · 1.1 mi · Mecosta County

School Section Lake33 ft deep · 1.2 mi · Mecosta County

Round Lake45 ft deep · 1.2 mi · Mecosta County

Horsehead Lake54 ft deep · 5.2 mi · Mecosta County

Jehnsen Lake18 ft deep · 6.5 mi · Mecosta County

Pretty Lake22 ft deep · 6.8 mi · Mecosta County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lake Mecosta?

Lake Mecosta is 39 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 312 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lake Mecosta?

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

Is Lake Mecosta stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 12 times since 1979, most recently 1,300 walleye on 15 October 2019.

How much of Lake Mecosta is deeper than 10 feet?

About 36% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.