Dodge Lake, Schoolcraft County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

11 miles north of Manistique

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 46.1135° N, 86.2681° W

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

Today on the lake

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 5:30 pm EDT. Get alerts for Dodge Lake

WEATHERThis Afternoon: slight chance rain showers, 56°F, wind N 10 mph. Tonight: slight chance rain showers then mostly cloudy, 34°F, wind NE 0 to 5 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.

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

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Depth map

11 contours, 5 to 55 ft

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

Size and depth

84 acres · deepest 55 ft (measured) · shoreline about 2.2 mi · clarity about 14 ft

Dodge Lake is the 60th largest of the 168 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Schoolcraft County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 4th deepest of the 83 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 121 of the other 124 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 2.2 miles along the state outline. About 31% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.

Ranks against Schoolcraft 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 Dodge Lake.

Dodge Lake · Indian Lake State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 8 trailer spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Schoolcraft County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Dodge Lake 32 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 950 splake on 15 May 1997. Species stocked: rainbow trout, splake.

32 stockings, 1979 to 1997, log scale

Latest: 15 May 1997: 950 splake.

15 May 1997STOCKED950 splake

13 May 1997STOCKED950 rainbow trout

11 Jun 1996STOCKED950 rainbow trout

6 Jun 1996STOCKED950 splake

9 May 1995STOCKED950 splake

1 May 1995STOCKED950 rainbow trout

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 14 ft (Secchi depth 4.3 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 14.2 ft of 55 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

The area around Dodge Lake

156 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 16 miles of Dodge Lake, 4 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Island Lake60 ft deep · 0.5 mi · Schoolcraft County

Ghost Lake2 ft deep · 1.3 mi · Schoolcraft County

Doyle Lake20 ft deep · 2.4 mi · Schoolcraft County

Ashford Lake35 ft deep · 2.6 mi · Schoolcraft County

Camp Nine Lakes29 ft deep · 2.8 mi · Schoolcraft County

Clemons Lake2 ft deep · 7.3 mi · Schoolcraft County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Dodge Lake?

Dodge Lake is 55 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 84 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Dodge Lake?

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

Is Dodge Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 32 times since 1979, most recently 950 splake on 15 May 1997.

How much of Dodge Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 70% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.