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
North Manistique Lake
Luce County, Michigan · about 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
40°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About North Manistique Lake
North Manistique Lake spreads over about 1,680 acres in Luce County, Michigan.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 710 ft above sea level. Newberry is about 11 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- County
- Luce County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 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, 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 40°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
- 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 7:41 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Manistique Lake
- Newberryabout 11 mi northeast
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Questions about North Manistique Lake
What fish are in North Manistique Lake?
Lakes like North Manistique 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 North Manistique 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 North Manistique Lake?
About 1,680 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Manistique Lake?
Newberry is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at North Manistique Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Manistique Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
