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 Gogebic
Gogebic County, Michigan · 13,400 acres (20.9 sq mi)
44°F water, level 1294 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic is a natural lake in Gogebic County, Michigan, covering 13,400 acres. Lake Gogebic is the largest inland lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is best known for its walleye and yellow perch fishing.
From end to end it runs about 12.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 34 miles. Its surface is about 1,300 ft above sea level. It reaches about 38 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Wakefield, is about 16 miles west.
- Size
- 13,400 acres (20.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 38 ft
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 12.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,300 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Gogebic 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 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 in Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic holds walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and crappie. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:57 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Gogebic
- Wakefieldabout 16 mi west
- Bessemerabout 21 mi west
- Ontonagonabout 22 mi northeast
- Ironwoodabout 27 mi west
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Questions about Lake Gogebic
What fish are in Lake Gogebic?
Lake Gogebic holds walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Gogebic?
About 38 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Gogebic?
13,400 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Gogebic?
Wakefield is about 16 miles west; Bessemer is about 21 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Gogebic today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Gogebic on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
