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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Michigamme Reservoir
Iron County, Michigan · about 4,690 acres (7.3 sq mi)
41°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Michigamme Reservoir
Michigamme Reservoir is a lake in Iron County, Michigan, covering about 4,690 acres.
From end to end it runs about 11.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 65 miles. Its surface is about 1,370 ft above sea level. Crystal Falls lies about 5.4 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 4,690 acres (7.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 65 miles
- End to end
- About 11.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Iron County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 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
Lakes like Michigamme Reservoir in Michigan usually hold 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. At 41°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
- 7
6 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 6:51 am · sunset 4:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Michigamme Reservoir
- Crystal Fallsabout 5.4 mi southwest
- Florenceabout 16 mi south
- Stambaugh, Iron Riverabout 16 mi west
- Iron Riverabout 17 mi west
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Questions about Michigamme Reservoir
What fish are in Michigamme Reservoir?
Lakes like Michigamme Reservoir 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 Michigamme Reservoir?
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 Michigamme Reservoir?
About 4,690 acres, with about 65 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Michigamme Reservoir?
Crystal Falls is about 5.4 miles southwest; Florence is about 16 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Michigamme Reservoir today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Michigamme Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
