Sage Lake

Soundings in feet · 787 acres · deepest 80 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:12 am EDT. Get alerts for Sage Lake

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 38°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 65°F, wind W 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIREPrescribed burn County Line 15 RX, 193 acres, 22.2 mi away, began 18 Sep 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.

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

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Depth map

20 contours, 5 to 80 ft

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

Size and depth

787 acres · deepest 80 ft (measured) · shoreline about 11.5 mi · clarity about 12 ft

Sage Lake is the largest of the 82 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Ogemaw County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 44 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 61 of the other 73 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 11.5 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 47 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

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Sage Lake.

Sage Lake · Rifle River State Recreation Area · Open

2 ramp lanes · 15 trailer spaces · 9 car spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Ogemaw County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Sage Lake 14 times since 1983. The most recent stocking was 41,448 walleye on 23 June 2026. Species stocked: fathead minnow, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, walleye.

14 stockings, 1983 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 23 Jun 2026: 41,448 walleye.

23 Jun 2026STOCKED41,448 walleye

24 Oct 2023STOCKED7,500 walleye

2 Jun 2021STOCKED660,000 fathead minnow

13 Oct 2020STOCKED240,000 fathead minnow

13 Oct 2020STOCKED2,000 hybrid sunfish

24 Oct 2009STOCKED1,200 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

Historically recorded species, from records through 1941: longnose gar. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 12 ft (Secchi depth 3.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 12.4 ft of 80 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Sage LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Sage Lake 14 times since 1983, most recently 41,448 walleye on 23 June 2026. 1 stocking so far in 2026.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 Ogemaw CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 8 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 1 email about Sage Lake: 23 Jun.

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

Laird Lake27 ft deep · 1.7 mi · Ogemaw County

Stylus Lake30 ft deep · 1.9 mi · Ogemaw County

Big Williams Lake42 ft deep · 2.5 mi · Ogemaw County

Little Williams Lake27 ft deep · 2.7 mi · Ogemaw County

West Londo Lake16 ft deep · 3.1 mi · Iosco County

South Dease Lake34 ft deep · 3.3 mi · Ogemaw County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Sage Lake?

Sage Lake is 80 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 787 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Sage Lake?

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

Is Sage Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 14 times since 1983, most recently 41,448 walleye on 23 June 2026.

How much of Sage Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 59% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.