Michigan Lakes

35lakes

22counties

20,263,175acres · largest

5live gauges

LakeVibe tracks 35 lakes across Michigan in 22 counties. The largest is Lake Superior at about 20,263,175 acres. 5 lakes have live USGS water readings, refreshed regularly. Browse every lake by size or water clarity, see what each is good for, or find one near you — with real conditions, not guesses.

Michigan lakes — frequently asked

How many Michigan lakes are on LakeVibe?

LakeVibe tracks 35 lakes across Michigan in 22 counties, each with real water data and things to do.

What is the largest lake in Michigan?

Lake Superior is the largest lake we track in Michigan, at about 20,263,175 acres.

Which Michigan lake has the clearest water?

Of the lakes with measured clarity, Higgins Lake has the deepest Secchi-disk reading — about 32 ft of visibility. Clarity varies by season and conditions.

Which Michigan lakes have live water-level and temperature?

5 Michigan lakes have live USGS gauge readings for water level and/or temperature, updated regularly. Each lake page shows its source and the time it was last checked.

Black Lake

Brevoort Lake

Burt Lake

Crystal Lake

Dead River Storage Basin

Douglas Lake

Elk Lake

Fletcher Pond

Glen Lake

Grand Lake

Gun Lake

Hamlin Lake

Hardy Dam Pond

Higgins Lake

Houghton Lake

Hubbard Lake

Indian Lake

Lac Vieux Desert 21

Lake Charlevoix

Lake Gogebic

Lake Leelanau

Lake Michigamme

Lake Michigan

Lake Skegemog

Lake Superior

Long Lake

Long Lake

Manistique Lake

Michigamme Reservoir

Mullett Lake

Muskegon Lake

Portage Lake

South Manistique Lake

Torch Lake

Walloon Lake

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Michigan lakes — frequently asked