How deep is Wolverine Lake?

Wolverine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 57 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 16 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Wolverine Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Wolverine Lake sits toward the western side 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 Wolverine 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

Wolverine Lake depth map

Wolverine Lake in Oakland County, Michigan reaches a depth of 57 feet. The official Michigan survey maps 16 depth bands across 53 contour lines. This free map of Wolverine Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Wolverine Lake depth chart: 16 depth bands to 57 ft

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

Wolverine Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 29%
15 ft	about 11%
40 ft	about 7%
50 ft	about 6%
57 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 Wolverine 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 16 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 Wolverine Lake

Wolverine 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.

Wolverine Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Wolverine Lake?: Wolverine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 57 feet, according to the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 16 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Wolverine Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Wolverine Lake sits toward the western side 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 Wolverine 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 Wolverine Lake

South Commerce Lake depth map · 60 ft max · 2 mi away
Moss Lake depth map · 39+ ft max · 2 mi away
Walled Lake depth map · 53+ ft max · 2 mi away
Middle Straits Lake depth map · 55 ft max · 4 mi away
Union Lake depth map · 110 ft max · 5 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Wolverine Lake

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

South Commerce Lake · 2 mi away
Moss Lake · 2 mi away
Walled Lake · 2 mi away

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