Tea Lake, Oscoda County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

3 miles south of Lewiston

Oscoda County, Michigan · 44.8398° N, 84.2907° W

Directions to Tee 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, 12:17 am EDT. Get alerts for Tea Lake

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 42°F, wind SE 5 mph. Saturday: sunny, 75°F, wind S 5 to 15 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIREPrescribed burn County Line 15 RX, 193 acres, 20.8 mi away, began 18 Sep 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.

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

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Depth map

16 contours, 5 to 70 ft

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

Size and depth

204 acres · deepest 70 ft (measured) · shoreline about 6.4 mi

Tea Lake is the 4th largest of the 43 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Oscoda County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the deepest of the 18 with a measured depth. Its shoreline measures about 6.4 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 31 ft.

Ranks against Oscoda 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 Tea Lake.

Tee Lake · Otsego Lake State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 3 trailer spaces · 2 car spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Oscoda County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Tea Lake 40 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 19,651 walleye on 9 June 2026. Species stocked: black crappie, tiger muskellunge, walleye, yellow perch.

40 stockings, 1979 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 9 Jun 2026: 19,651 walleye.

9 Jun 2026STOCKED19,651 walleye

11 Jun 2024STOCKED4,235 walleye

11 Jun 2024STOCKED2,710 walleye

11 Jun 2024STOCKED4,224 walleye

15 Jun 2022STOCKED10,790 walleye

21 Jun 2019STOCKED12,903 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

The area around Tea Lake

168 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 21 miles of Tea Lake, 12 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Little Wolf Lake40 ft deep · 1.0 mi · Montmorency County

Snyder Lake22 ft deep · 1.5 mi · Oscoda County

Moon Lake16 ft deep · 1.6 mi · Oscoda County

Little Bear Lake18 ft deep · 1.6 mi · Oscoda County

East Twin Lake25 ft deep · 2.0 mi · Montmorency County

Lake Big Wolf5 ft deep · 2.2 mi · Montmorency County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Tea Lake?

Tea Lake is 70 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 204 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Tea Lake?

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

Is Tea Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 40 times since 1979, most recently 19,651 walleye on 9 June 2026.

How much of Tea Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 44% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.