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
Indian Lake
Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 8,400 acres (13.1 sq mi)
44°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Indian Lake
Indian Lake spreads over 8,400 acres in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. Indian Lake in Schoolcraft County is the fourth-largest inland lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is a popular shallow walleye fishery.
From end to end it runs about 5.7 miles with roughly 17.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 610 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 15 ft. Manistique is about 2.9 miles southeast.
- Size
- 8,400 acres (13.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 15 ft
- Shoreline
- About 17.2 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Schoolcraft County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 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 in Indian Lake
The fish here: walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:43 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Indian Lake
- Manistiqueabout 2.9 mi southeast
- Munisingabout 30 mi northwest
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Questions about Indian Lake
What fish are in Indian Lake?
Indian Lake holds walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Indian Lake?
About 15 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Indian Lake?
8,400 acres, with about 17.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Indian Lake?
Manistique is about 2.9 miles southeast; Munising is about 30 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Indian Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Indian Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
