The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lac La Belle
Keweenaw County, Michigan · about 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Lac La Belle
Lac La Belle spreads over about 1,100 acres in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.5 miles. At about 600 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Eagle River lies about 13 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 600 ft
- County
- Keweenaw County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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
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. At 43°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:53 am · sunset 4:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lac La Belle
- Eagle Riverabout 13 mi west
- Lauriumabout 21 mi southwest
- Dollar Bayabout 28 mi southwest
- Houghtonabout 30 mi southwest
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Questions about Lac La Belle
What fish are in Lac La Belle?
Lakes like Lac La Belle 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 Lac La Belle?
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 Lac La Belle?
About 1,100 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lac La Belle?
Eagle River is about 13 miles west; Laurium is about 21 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lac La Belle today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lac La Belle on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
