How deep is Lincoln Lake?

Lincoln Lake reaches a maximum depth of 27 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 6 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Lincoln Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Lincoln Lake sits toward the southern end of the lake, inside the 27 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Lincoln 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

Lincoln Lake depth map

Lincoln Lake in Osceola County, Michigan reaches a depth of 27 feet. The official Michigan survey maps 6 depth bands across 7 contour lines. This free map of Lincoln Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Lincoln Lake depth chart: 6 depth bands to 27 ft

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

Lincoln Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 77%
15 ft	about 61%
20 ft	about 37%
25 ft	about 18%
27 ft	about 3%

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

How to fish Lincoln Lake: shallow, weed-oriented water

Topping out around 27 feet, this is a shallow fishery where weed growth, not depth, structures the water. The contours still matter: the deepest hole concentrates fish in high summer and under ice, and subtle one-band depressions are the spots most anglers row straight past. In winter, shallow lakes like this are often first to make safe ice, and the deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point.

Ice fishing on Lincoln Lake

Shallow lakes like Lincoln Lake are usually among the first to make safe, fishable ice. The deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point because it concentrates fish once weed beds die back, and the subtle depressions on the map above are the spots most anglers walk straight past. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

Lincoln Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Lincoln Lake?: Lincoln Lake reaches a maximum depth of 27 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 6 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Lincoln Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Lincoln Lake sits toward the southern end of the lake, inside the 27 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Lincoln 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 Lincoln Lake

Indian Lake depth map · 50 ft max · 3 mi away
Wells Lake depth map · 82 ft max · 4 mi away
Sunrise Lake depth map · 66 ft max · 9 mi away
Big Lake depth map · 85 ft max · 14 mi away
North Lake depth map · 28 ft max · 19 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Lincoln Lake

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

Indian Lake · 3 mi away
Wells Lake · 4 mi away
Sunrise Lake · 9 mi away

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