How deep is Pine Lake?

Pine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 50 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 10 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Pine Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Pine Lake sits toward the northeastern corner of the lake, inside the 50 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Pine 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

Pine Lake depth map

Pine Lake in Manistee County, Michigan reaches a depth of 50 feet. The official Michigan survey maps 10 depth bands across 12 contour lines. This free map of Pine Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Pine Lake depth chart: 10 depth bands to 50 ft

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

Pine Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 72%
15 ft	about 62%
20 ft	about 54%
25 ft	about 47%
30 ft	about 39%
35 ft	about 35%
40 ft	about 28%
45 ft	about 21%
50 ft	about 21%

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

How to fish Pine Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 50 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 10 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 Pine Lake

Pine 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.

Pine Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Pine Lake?: Pine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 50 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 10 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Pine Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Pine Lake sits toward the northeastern corner of the lake, inside the 50 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Pine 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 Pine Lake

Bass Lake depth map · 45 ft max · 8 mi away
Ford Lake depth map · 84 ft max · 12 mi away
Portage Lake depth map · 60 ft max · 16 mi away
Hodenpyl Dam Pond depth map · 70+ ft max · 17 mi away
Hamlin Lake depth map · 65+ ft max · 23 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Pine Lake

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

Bass Lake · 8 mi away
Portage Lake · 16 mi away
Hodenpyl Dam Pond · 17 mi away

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