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
Lake Michigamme
Marquette County, Michigan · about 4,190 acres (6.5 sq mi)
44°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Michigamme
Lake Michigamme spreads over about 4,190 acres in Marquette County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 30 miles. The water sits about 1,550 ft above sea level. West Ishpeming lies about 14 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 4,190 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,550 ft
- County
- Marquette County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°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 7:51 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Michigamme
- West Ishpemingabout 14 mi east
- Ishpemingabout 16 mi east
- Negauneeabout 18 mi east
- L'Anseabout 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Michigamme
What fish are in Lake Michigamme?
Lakes like Lake Michigamme 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 Michigamme?
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 Michigamme?
About 4,190 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Michigamme?
West Ishpeming is about 14 miles east; Ishpeming is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Michigamme today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Michigamme on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
