How deep is Green Lake?

Green Lake reaches a maximum depth of 57 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 13 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Green Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Green Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 57 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Green 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

Green Lake depth map

Green Lake in Antrim County, Michigan reaches a depth of 57 feet. The official Michigan survey maps 13 depth bands across 17 contour lines. This free map of Green Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Green Lake depth chart: 13 depth bands to 57 ft

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

Green Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 49%
15 ft	about 42%
20 ft	about 39%
25 ft	about 35%
30 ft	about 30%
40 ft	about 27%
45 ft	about 20%
50 ft	about 9%
57 ft	about 2%

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

How to fish Green Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 57 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 13 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 Green Lake

Green 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.

Green Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Green Lake?: Green Lake reaches a maximum depth of 57 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 13 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Green Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Green Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 57 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Green 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.

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Mapped fishing venues near Green Lake

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

Lake Bellaire · 7 mi away
Twin Lake · 9 mi away
Pinney Bridge Fishing Access · 10 mi away

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