Dickerson Lake, Montcalm County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:17 am EDT. Get alerts for Dickerson Lake

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 41°F, wind WSW 3 mph. Friday: sunny, 68°F, wind WSW 6 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.

ALGAEToo small for satellite monitoring (under 1 km²). No bloom reports on record with Michigan DHHS.

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

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Depth map

11 contours, 1 to 48 ft

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

Size and depth

227 acres · deepest 48 ft (measured) · shoreline about 3.2 mi · clarity about 9 ft

Dickerson Lake is the 7th largest of the 113 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Montcalm County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 11th deepest of the 24 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 43 of the other 97 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 3.2 miles along the state outline. About 57% of its area is deeper than 20 ft.

Ranks against Montcalm 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 Dickerson Lake.

Dickerson Lake · Newaygo State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 22 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Montcalm County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Dickerson Lake 4 times since 2023. The most recent stocking was 1,485 walleye on 29 October 2025. Species stocked: walleye.

4 stockings, 2023 to 2025, log scale

Latest: 29 Oct 2025: 1,485 walleye.

29 Oct 2025STOCKED1,485 walleye

11 Oct 2023STOCKED589 walleye

6 Oct 2023STOCKED224 walleye

4 Oct 2023STOCKED83 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 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.7 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 9.0 ft of 48 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

CAUTION The highest toxin level measured here was microcystin at 3.7 ppb on 7 September 2022, 0 times the EPA swimming guideline of 8 ppb. 3 water samples are on record, the latest from 1 June 2026. Check current advisories before swimming.

Source: Michigan DHHS harmful algal bloom sampling; U.S. EPA 2019 recreational criteria. Fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Clifford Lake45 ft deep · 1.8 mi · Montcalm County

Nevins Lake60 ft deep · 1.8 mi · Montcalm County

Derby Lake87 ft deep · 2.4 mi · Montcalm County

Grass Lake30 ft deep · 4.4 mi · Montcalm County

Turk Lake20 ft deep · 4.5 mi · Montcalm County

Hunter Lake48 ft deep · 5.0 mi · Montcalm County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Dickerson Lake?

Dickerson Lake is 48 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 227 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Dickerson Lake?

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

Is Dickerson Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 4 times since 2023, most recently 1,485 walleye on 29 October 2025.

How much of Dickerson Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 65% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.

Has Dickerson Lake had toxic algae?

The highest toxin level measured was microcystin at 3.7 ppb (7 September 2022). Check current advisories before swimming.