Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:37 am EDT. Get alerts for Klinger Lake
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
835 acres · deepest 70 ft (measured) · shoreline about 7.1 mi · clarity about 9 ft
Klinger Lake is the 2nd largest of the 67 named lakes of 10 acres or more in St. Joseph County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 26 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 28 of the other 53 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 7.1 miles along the state outline. About 27% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.
Ranks against St. Joseph 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 Klinger Lake.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Average water clarity is about 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.7 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Klinger Lake is 70 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 835 acres.
Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Klinger Lake.
About 46% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.