How deep is Woodland Lake?

Woodland Lake is more than 51 feet deep. The deepest contour in the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey is the 51 foot line, and the lake continues deeper inside it, with 10 depth bands mapped in total.

Where is the deepest part of Woodland Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Woodland Lake sits toward the southwestern corner of the lake, inside the 51 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Woodland 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

Woodland Lake depth map

Woodland Lake in Newaygo County, Michigan reaches a depth of more than 51 feet at its deepest surveyed contour. The official Michigan survey maps 10 depth bands across 27 contour lines. This free map of Woodland Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Woodland Lake depth chart: 10 depth bands to 51+ ft

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

Woodland Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
5 ft	about 100%
10 ft	about 29%
15 ft	about 21%
20 ft	about 15%
30 ft	about 4%
40 ft	about 2%
50 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 Woodland Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 51 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 Woodland Lake

Woodland 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.

Woodland Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Woodland Lake?: Woodland Lake is more than 51 feet deep. The deepest contour in the Michigan DNR Inland Lake Contours survey is the 51 foot line, and the lake continues deeper inside it, with 10 depth bands mapped in total.
Where is the deepest part of Woodland Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Woodland Lake sits toward the southwestern corner of the lake, inside the 51 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Woodland 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 Woodland Lake

North Lake depth map · 28 ft max · 11 mi away
McLaren Lake depth map · 70+ ft max · 11 mi away
Ryerson Lake depth map · 80+ ft max · 16 mi away
Sylvan Lake depth map · 63+ ft max · 17 mi away
Pickerel Lake depth map · 73 ft max · 17 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Woodland Lake

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

North Lake · 11 mi away
McLaren Lake · 11 mi away
Rockey Boating Access Site · 15 mi away

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