How deep is Christie Lake?

Christie Lake is more than 48 feet deep. The deepest contour in the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey is the 48 foot line, and the lake continues deeper inside it, with 12 depth bands mapped in total.

Where is the deepest part of Christie Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Christie Lake sits toward the southwestern corner 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 Christie 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

Christie Lake depth map

Christie Lake in Van Buren County, Michigan reaches a depth of more than 48 feet at its deepest surveyed contour. The official Michigan survey maps 12 depth bands across 21 contour lines. This free map of Christie Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Christie Lake depth chart: 12 depth bands to 48+ ft

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

Christie Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 34%
15 ft	about 24%
20 ft	about 14%
25 ft	about 6%
30 ft	about 3%
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 Christie 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 12 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 Christie Lake

Christie 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.

Christie Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Christie Lake?: Christie Lake is more than 48 feet deep. The deepest contour in the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey is the 48 foot line, and the lake continues deeper inside it, with 12 depth bands mapped in total.
Where is the deepest part of Christie Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Christie Lake sits toward the southwestern corner 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 Christie 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 Christie Lake

Eagle Lake depth map · 60+ ft max · 2 mi away
Shafer Lake depth map · 70+ ft max · 5 mi away
Cedar Lake depth map · 84 ft max · 11 mi away
Hemlock Lake depth map · 70+ ft max · 13 mi away
Paw Paw Lake depth map · 90+ ft max · 13 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Christie Lake

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

Eagle Lake · 2 mi away
Shafer Lake · 5 mi away
Cedar Lake · 11 mi away

Fishing in Michigan needs a state license: Michigan fishing license guide · all Michigan venues