Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:12 am EDT. Get alerts for Rifle Lake
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
185 acres · deepest 70 ft (measured) · shoreline about 3.1 mi
Rifle Lake is the 9th largest of the 82 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Ogemaw County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 3rd deepest of the 44 with a measured depth. Its shoreline measures about 3.1 miles along the state outline. About 41% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.
Ranks against Ogemaw County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure
1 public access site on Rifle Lake.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR has stocked Rifle Lake 25 times since 1989. The most recent stocking was 366,000 walleye on 21 April 2026. Species stocked: bluegill, walleye, yellow perch.
Latest: 21 Apr 2026: 366,000 walleye.
Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure
Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Rifle Lake is 70 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 185 acres.
Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Rifle Lake.
Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 25 times since 1989, most recently 366,000 walleye on 21 April 2026.
About 69% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.