The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fletcher Pond
Alpena County, Michigan · about 7,080 acres (11.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Fletcher Pond
Fletcher Pond is a lake in Alpena County, Michigan, covering about 7,080 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. At about 730 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Atlanta lies about 12 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 7,080 acres (11.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 730 ft
- County
- Alpena 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
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:30 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fletcher Pond
- Atlantaabout 12 mi west
- Alpenaabout 18 mi east
- Hubbard Lakeabout 20 mi southeast
- Lewistonabout 20 mi west
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Questions about Fletcher Pond
What fish are in Fletcher Pond?
Lakes like Fletcher Pond 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 Fletcher Pond?
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 Fletcher Pond?
About 7,080 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fletcher Pond?
Atlanta is about 12 miles west; Alpena is about 18 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Fletcher Pond today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fletcher Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
