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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Grand Lake
Presque Isle County, Michigan · about 5,470 acres (8.5 sq mi)
44°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Grand Lake
Grand Lake spreads over about 5,470 acres in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
It stretches about 6.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. At about 590 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Alpena lies about 13 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 5,470 acres (8.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 6.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- County
- Presque Isle County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Grand 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 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
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 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Grand Lake
- Alpenaabout 13 mi south
- Rogers Cityabout 14 mi northwest
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Questions about Grand Lake
What fish are in Grand Lake?
Lakes like Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Lake?
About 5,470 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Grand Lake?
Alpena is about 13 miles south; Rogers City is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Grand Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Grand Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
