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

Where it is

8 miles east of Pierson

Montcalm County, Michigan · 43.3163° N, 85.3463° W

Directions to Muskellunge Lake Apple Maps

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

Today on the lake

Updated 10 Oct 2026, 12:26 am EDT. Get alerts for Muskellunge Lake

WEATHEROvernight: slight chance rain showers, 54°F, wind ESE 9 mph. Saturday: partly sunny, 77°F, wind SSE 9 to 13 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIREPrescribed burn Newaygo Prairie RX, 78 acres, 19.9 mi away, began 7 Oct 2026. A planned fire set by land managers.

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.

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

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Depth map

12 contours, 3 to 37 ft

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

Size and depth

137 acres · deepest 37 ft (measured) · shoreline about 3.6 mi · clarity about 10 ft

Muskellunge Lake is the 12th largest of the 113 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Montcalm County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 17th deepest of the 24 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 51 of the other 97 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 3.6 miles along the state outline. About 55% of its area is deeper than 15 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 Muskellunge Lake.

Muskellunge Lake · Newaygo State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 11 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 Muskellunge Lake 6 times since 1990. The most recent stocking was 829 walleye on 26 October 2010. Species stocked: walleye.

6 stockings, 1990 to 2010, log scale

Latest: 26 Oct 2010: 829 walleye.

26 Oct 2010STOCKED829 walleye

27 Apr 2007STOCKED850 walleye

8 Jun 1993STOCKED17,551 walleye

9 Jun 1992STOCKED22,639 walleye

28 Jun 1991STOCKED1,520 walleye

4 Sep 1990STOCKED775 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 10 ft (Secchi depth 2.9 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 9.5 ft of 37 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

The area around Muskellunge Lake

66 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 9 miles of Muskellunge Lake, 8 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Rainbow Lake22 ft deep · 2.3 mi · Montcalm County

Middle Lake26 ft deep · 2.4 mi · Montcalm County

no name40 ft deep · 2.5 mi · Kent County

Maston Lake46 ft deep · 2.8 mi · Kent County

Cowden Lake50 ft deep · 2.9 mi · Montcalm County

Cedar Lake25 ft deep · 3.4 mi · Kent County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Muskellunge Lake?

Muskellunge Lake is 37 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 137 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Muskellunge Lake?

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

Is Muskellunge Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 6 times since 1990, most recently 829 walleye on 26 October 2010.

How much of Muskellunge Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

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