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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

Ned Lake

Baraga County, Michigan · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)

39°F water, calm tomorrow morning.

Water39°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphN
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:30 pm

About Ned Lake

Ned Lake is a lake in Baraga County, Michigan, covering about 760 acres.

From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,690 ft above sea level. L'Anse is about 21 miles north.

Size
About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 6.7 miles
End to end
About 2.4 miles
Elevation
About 1,690 ft
County
Baraga County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

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 5 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Slow
    Bluegill 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

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

39°F

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

Friday 32° / —° 10 mph N Chance Snow Showers · 55% rain
Saturday 35° / 30° 5 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 4% rain
Sunday 41° / 26° 0 mph Sunny

Sunrise 7:52 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Ned Lake

  • L'Anseabout 21 mi north
  • Baragaabout 23 mi north
  • Crystal Fallsabout 23 mi south
  • Iron Riverabout 28 mi southwest

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Questions about Ned Lake

What fish are in Ned Lake?

Lakes like Ned Lake 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 Ned 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 Ned Lake?

About 760 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Ned Lake?

L'Anse is about 21 miles north; Baraga is about 23 miles north.

What is the water temperature at Ned Lake today?

The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Ned Lake on your phone

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