Washtenaw County · Michigan

Whitmore Lake

Soundings in feet · 576 acres · deepest 69 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:28 am EDT. Get alerts for Whitmore Lake

WEATHEROvernight: clear, 42°F, wind WSW 3 mph. Friday: sunny, 68°F, wind WSW 6 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.

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 20% of the lake on 5 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

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

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Depth map

14 contours, 5 to 69 ft

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

Size and depth

576 acres · deepest 69 ft (measured) · shoreline about 5.4 mi · clarity about 9 ft

Whitmore Lake is the 3rd largest of the 84 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Washtenaw County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 4th deepest of the 45 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 31 of the other 66 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 5.4 miles along the state outline. About 10% of its area is deeper than 35 ft.

Ranks against Washtenaw 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 Whitmore Lake.

Whitmore Lake · Island Lake State Recreation Area · Open

2 ramp lanes · 47 trailer spaces · 2 car spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Washtenaw County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Whitmore Lake 8 times since 1983. The most recent stocking was 37,954 walleye on 8 July 2026. Species stocked: redear sunfish, tiger muskellunge, walleye.

8 stockings, 1983 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 8 Jul 2026: 37,954 walleye.

8 Jul 2026STOCKED37,954 walleye

28 Sep 1995STOCKED75,000 redear sunfish

4 Oct 1991STOCKED2,000 tiger muskellunge

19 Sep 1989STOCKED2,000 tiger muskellunge

5 Oct 1987STOCKED1,600 tiger muskellunge

13 Aug 1985STOCKED1,200 tiger muskellunge

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 1960: blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brook silverside, brown bullhead, grass pickerel, iowa darter, johnny darter, lake chubsucker, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, warmouth, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 9.2 ft of 69 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Whitmore LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Whitmore Lake 8 times since 1983, most recently 37,954 walleye on 8 July 2026. 1 stocking so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS lists 0 bloom reports and 1 water sample here. None in 2026.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. In 2026 that happened on 18 Sep.Any lake in Washtenaw CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 3 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 2 emails about Whitmore Lake: 8 Jul and 18 Sep.

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

Horseshoe Lake30 ft deep · 2.0 mi · Washtenaw County

Frog Lake10 ft deep · 2.2 mi · Livingston County

Fish Lake44 ft deep · 2.2 mi · Livingston County

Sandy Bottom Lake40 ft deep · 2.5 mi · Livingston County

Limekiln Lake35 ft deep · 2.9 mi · Livingston County

Green Oak Lake42 ft deep · 3.0 mi · Livingston County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Whitmore Lake?

Whitmore Lake is 69 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 576 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Whitmore Lake?

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

Is Whitmore Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 8 times since 1983, most recently 37,954 walleye on 8 July 2026.

How much of Whitmore Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 39% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.