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
Lake Charlevoix
Charlevoix County, Michigan · 17,200 acres (26.9 sq mi)
49°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Charlevoix
Lake Charlevoix is a natural lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan, covering 17,200 acres. Lake Charlevoix is Michigan's third-largest inland lake and connects to Lake Michigan via the Pine River and Round Lake at the town of Charlevoix.
From end to end it runs about 12.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. Its surface is about 580 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 122 ft, with an average depth near 57 ft. Charlevoix sits right on the water.
- Size
- 17,200 acres (26.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 122 ft (average 57 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 12.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Charlevoix 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 in Lake Charlevoix
Anglers come to Lake Charlevoix for smallmouth bass, walleye, lake trout, trout, northern pike and yellow perch. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
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 7:36 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Charlevoix
- Charlevoixon the shore
- Boyne Cityon the shore
- East Jordanon the shore
- Bay Harborabout 5.7 mi north
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Questions about Lake Charlevoix
What fish are in Lake Charlevoix?
Lake Charlevoix holds smallmouth bass, walleye, lake trout, trout, northern pike and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Charlevoix?
About 122 ft at the deepest point, about 57 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Charlevoix?
17,200 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Charlevoix?
Charlevoix is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Charlevoix today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Charlevoix on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
