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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Gratiot
Keweenaw County, Michigan · about 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Lake Gratiot
Lake Gratiot is a lake in Keweenaw County, Michigan, covering about 1,460 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.5 miles. At about 740 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Eagle River, is about 8.1 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 740 ft
- County
- Keweenaw County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:54 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Gratiot
- Eagle Riverabout 8.1 mi northwest
- Lauriumabout 16 mi southwest
- Dollar Bayabout 23 mi southwest
- Houghtonabout 25 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Gratiot
What fish are in Lake Gratiot?
Lakes like Lake Gratiot 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 Lake Gratiot?
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 Lake Gratiot?
About 1,460 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Gratiot?
Eagle River is about 8.1 miles northwest; Laurium is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Gratiot today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Gratiot on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
