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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
South Manistique Lake
Mackinac County, Michigan · about 4,050 acres (6.3 sq mi)
42°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About South Manistique Lake
South Manistique Lake is a lake in Mackinac County, Michigan, covering about 4,050 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.5 miles. Its surface is about 690 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Newberry, is about 15 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 4,050 acres (6.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 690 ft
- County
- Mackinac 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 5 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
Lakes like South Manistique Lake in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 42°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 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
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 South Manistique Lake
- Newberryabout 15 mi northeast
- Manistiqueabout 25 mi southwest
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Questions about South Manistique Lake
What fish are in South Manistique Lake?
Lakes like South Manistique 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 South 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 South Manistique Lake?
About 4,050 acres, with about 17.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Manistique Lake?
Newberry is about 15 miles northeast; Manistique is about 25 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at South Manistique Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Manistique Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
