The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
East Lake
Mackinac County, Michigan · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About East Lake
East Lake is a lake in Mackinac County, Michigan, covering about 980 acres.
It stretches about 1.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.5 miles. The water sits about 810 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Saint Ignace, is about 18 miles south.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 810 ft
- County
- Mackinac County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like East Lake in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:37 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Lake
- Saint Ignaceabout 18 mi south
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about East Lake
What fish are in East Lake?
Lakes like East Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is East Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is East Lake?
About 980 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Lake?
Saint Ignace is about 18 miles south.
What is the water temperature at East Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
