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 Independence
Marquette County, Michigan · about 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Lake Independence
In Marquette County, Michigan, Lake Independence covers about 1,990 acres.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.7 miles. The water sits about 620 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Trowbridge Park, is about 20 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Marquette County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 10 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
Lakes like Lake Independence in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 48°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.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
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 7:51 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Independence
- Trowbridge Parkabout 20 mi southeast
- Negauneeabout 20 mi south
- Ishpemingabout 21 mi south
- West Ishpemingabout 21 mi south
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Questions about Lake Independence
What fish are in Lake Independence?
Lakes like Lake Independence usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Independence?
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 Independence?
About 1,990 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Independence?
Trowbridge Park is about 20 miles southeast; Negaunee is about 20 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Independence today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Independence on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
