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
Sage Lake
Ogemaw County, Michigan · about 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Sage Lake
In Ogemaw County, Michigan, Sage Lake covers about 700 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.6 miles. At about 850 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Skidway Lake, is about 12 miles south.
- Size
- About 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 850 ft
- County
- Ogemaw County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
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 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill 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
- 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
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 7:29 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sage Lake
- Skidway Lakeabout 12 mi south
- Sand Lakeabout 12 mi east
- West Branchabout 15 mi west
- Tawas Cityabout 21 mi east
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Questions about Sage Lake
What fish are in Sage Lake?
Lakes like Sage 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 Sage 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 Sage Lake?
About 700 acres, with about 7.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sage Lake?
Skidway Lake is about 12 miles south; Sand Lake is about 12 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Sage Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sage Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
