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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Foote Dam Pond
Iosco County, Michigan · about 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Foote Dam Pond
In Iosco County, Michigan, Foote Dam Pond covers about 1,460 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. The water sits about 640 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Au Sable, is about 5.6 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 640 ft
- County
- Iosco County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual Michigan mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
- 6
- 7
6 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Foote Dam Pond
- Au Sableabout 5.6 mi east
- East Tawasabout 11 mi south
- Tawas Cityabout 12 mi south
- Sand Lakeabout 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Foote Dam Pond
What fish are in Foote Dam Pond?
Lakes like Foote Dam Pond usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Foote Dam 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 Foote Dam Pond?
About 1,460 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Foote Dam Pond?
Au Sable is about 5.6 miles east; East Tawas is about 11 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Foote Dam Pond?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Foote Dam Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
