The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mountain Lake
Marquette County, Michigan · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Mountain Lake
In Marquette County, Michigan, Mountain Lake covers about 730 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.8 miles. At about 850 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. L'Anse is about 25 miles west.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 850 ft
- County
- Marquette 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 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
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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:52 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mountain Lake
- L'Anseabout 25 mi west
- Baragaabout 26 mi west
- West Ishpemingabout 27 mi south
- Ishpemingabout 27 mi southeast
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Questions about Mountain Lake
What fish are in Mountain Lake?
Lakes like Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake?
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 Mountain Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mountain Lake?
L'Anse is about 25 miles west; Baraga is about 26 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Mountain Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Mountain Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
