How deep is Bruin Lake?

Bruin Lake reaches a maximum depth of 48 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 11 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Bruin Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Bruin Lake sits toward the western side of the lake, inside the 48 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Bruin Lake depth map?

The contours come from the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Michigan lake depth maps

Bruin Lake depth map

Bruin Lake in Washtenaw County, Michigan reaches a depth of 48 feet. The official Michigan survey maps 11 depth bands across 14 contour lines. This free map of Bruin Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Bruin Lake depth chart: 11 depth bands to 48 ft

Data: Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours (public record), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation

Bruin Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 31%
15 ft	about 29%
20 ft	about 24%
25 ft	about 16%
30 ft	about 10%
35 ft	about 6%
40 ft	about 4%
45 ft	under 1%

Share of the surveyed surface area enclosed by each depth contour, computed from the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours data.

How to fish Bruin Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 48 feet at its deepest, the fish-holding structure is the mid-depth contour: drop-offs, points and inside turns between the shallows and the basin. Use the 11 mapped depth bands to find where contour lines pinch together, which marks the sharpest breaks, and work those edges first, especially early season and again in the fall as fish follow bait between depths.

Ice fishing on Bruin Lake

Bruin Lake is a classic ice-fishing depth: enough water to hold fish all winter without the long freeze-up of a deep basin. Start on the deepest mapped hole at first light, then work the breaks where contour lines tighten. Mid-depth flats near the basin edge produce through midday. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

Bruin Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Bruin Lake?: Bruin Lake reaches a maximum depth of 48 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 11 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Bruin Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Bruin Lake sits toward the western side of the lake, inside the 48 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Bruin Lake depth map?: The contours come from the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Depth maps for lakes near Bruin Lake

Halfmoon Lake depth map · 87 ft max · 1 mi away
South Lake depth map · 88 ft max · 2 mi away
Pickerel Lake depth map · 56 ft max · 3 mi away
Silver Lake depth map · 47+ ft max · 4 mi away
Bass Lake depth map · 73 ft max · 9 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Bruin Lake

Bruin Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

Halfmoon Lake · 1 mi away
South Lake · 2 mi away
Pickerel Lake · 3 mi away

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