Michigan lake depth maps
Devils Lake depth map
Devils Lake in Lenawee County, Michigan reaches a depth of 63 feet. The official Michigan survey maps 11 depth bands across 27 contour lines. This free map of Devils Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.
Devils Lake depth chart: 11 depth bands to 63 ft
Data: Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours (public record), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation
| Depth contour | Share of mapped area inside it |
|---|---|
| 5 ft | about 41% |
| 20 ft | about 18% |
| 37 ft | about 1% |
| 50 ft | about 1% |
| 63 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 Devils Lake: deep, two-story water
At 63 feet, this is a two-story fishery: warm-water species work the shallows and weed edges while the deep basin can hold cold-water fish below the summer thermocline. In summer, target the transition where the bottom breaks from the shallow shelf toward the basin; fish suspend along that edge at dawn and dusk. The 11 mapped depth bands make it straightforward to find those breaks before you launch.
Ice fishing on Devils Lake
On deep water like Devils Lake, the winter bite concentrates along the first major drop-off rather than the deepest basin. Use the contours above to find where the shallow shelf breaks toward deep water and set up on that edge; panfish and walleye slide up and down it through the day. Late ice often pushes fish shallower again. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out, and remember deep lakes freeze later and less evenly than shallow ones.
Devils Lake depth map FAQs
- How deep is Devils Lake?
- Devils Lake reaches a maximum depth of 63 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 Devils Lake?
- The deepest surveyed water on Devils Lake sits toward the eastern side of the lake, inside the 63 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
- How accurate is this Devils 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 Devils Lake
- Round Lake depth map · 67 ft max · 2 mi away
- Silver Lake depth map · 26 ft max · 4 mi away
- Allen Lake depth map · 75 ft max · 7 mi away
- Wamplers Lake depth map · 39 ft max · 9 mi away
- Farewell Lake depth map · 43+ ft max · 12 mi away
Mapped fishing venues near Devils Lake
Devils Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.
- Round Lake · 2 mi away
- Silver Lake · 4 mi away
- Allen Lake · 7 mi away
Fishing in Michigan needs a state license: Michigan fishing license guide · all Michigan venues