Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:13 am EDT. Get alerts for Lake Cadillac
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
1,172 acres · deepest 25 ft (measured) · shoreline about 7.0 mi · clarity about 9 ft
Lake Cadillac is the 3rd largest of the 14 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Wexford County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 3rd deepest of the 8 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 6 of the other 10 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 7.0 miles along the state outline. About 37% of its area is deeper than 15 ft.
Ranks against Wexford County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure
2 public access sites on Lake Cadillac.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR has stocked Lake Cadillac 28 times since 1993. The most recent stocking was 65,155 walleye on 26 June 2026. Species stocked: bluegill, pumpkinseed, walleye.
Latest: 26 Jun 2026: 65,155 walleye.
Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure
Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure
Historically recorded species, from records through 1935: black bullhead, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, iowa darter, johnny darter, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.
Michigan Fish Atlas.
Average water clarity is about 9 ft (Secchi depth 2.6 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
CAUTION Algal blooms were reported on Lake Cadillac on 28 September 2026 and 30 September 2026 (5 reports since 27 August 2026); they were not tested for toxins. The highest toxin level measured here was microcystin at 96.4 ppb on 14 June 2023, 12 times the EPA swimming guideline of 8 ppb. 3 water samples are on record, the latest from 3 October 2023. Check current advisories before swimming.
Source: Michigan DHHS harmful algal bloom sampling; U.S. EPA 2019 recreational criteria. Fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Lake Cadillac is 25 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 1,172 acres.
Yes. 2 public access sites are listed: Kenwood Park; Mitchell State Park - Lake Cadillac.
Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 28 times since 1993, most recently 65,155 walleye on 26 June 2026.
About 58% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.
Algal blooms were reported on 28 September 2026, 30 September 2026 and were not tested. The highest toxin level measured was microcystin at 96.4 ppb (14 June 2023). Check current advisories before swimming.