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Hoister Lake

Sherman, Michigan — Gladwin County.

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23Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 149759080).

Location & fast facts

Where Hoister Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Hoister Lake.

Fast facts

About Hoister Lake

  • County: Gladwin
  • Town: Sherman
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 147 mi from Detroit and 98 mi from Grand Rapids and 215 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout
  • Camping. 16 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Michigan DNR)

25 ftMaximum depth

Fish species stocked here by the Michigan DNR since 2010: Rainbow trout.

Stocked: 2018, 2019, 2020; 1,850 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Hoister Lake, Gladwin County, since 2010) and the DNR Institute for Fisheries Research inland lake deepest-point data. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Hoister Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

House Lake State Forest Campground (campground)Hoister Lake Boat Launch (Boat launch)1Hoister Lake boating access site (Boat launch)2¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Hoister Lake Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Sherman
  2. 2Hoister Lake boating access site
    Boat launch · Sherman

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 149759080), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Hoister Lake

We found 16 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Hoister Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

10 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.1437, -84.5666). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Hoister Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Hoister Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Hoister Lake Boat LaunchSherman—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.1403, -84.5676
    Hoister Lake boating access siteSherman—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating44.1476, -84.5631

    Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Hoister Lake

    How big is Hoister Lake?

    Hoister Lake covers about 23 acres in Sherman, Michigan (Gladwin County).

    How deep is Hoister Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 25 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    What fish are in Hoister Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Rainbow trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Hoister Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Hoister Lake Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Hoister Lake?

    Yes. We list 16 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Hoister Lake?

    Hoister Lake touches Sherman in Gladwin County, Michigan.

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