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Pike Lake

McMillan, Michigan — Luce County.

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290Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 109943660).

Location & fast facts

Where Pike Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Pike Lake.

Fast facts

About Pike Lake

  • County: Luce
  • Town: McMillan
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 320 mi from Detroit and 254 mi from Grand Rapids and 95 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. Walleye
  • Camping. 14 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)

44 ftMaximum depth

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

Stocked: 2011–2025, 9 years; 63,269 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Pike Lake, Luce 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

Pike Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Pike Lake State Forest Campground-Luce (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Pike Lake Sfcg boating access site (Boat launch)2¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · McMillan
  2. 2Pike Lake Sfcg boating access site
    Boat launch · McMillan

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 109943660), 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 Pike Lake

We found 14 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Pike Lake, 4 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.

8 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 (46.6417, -85.4095). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Pike 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 Pike 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
    Boat rampMcMillan—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating46.6443, -85.4158
    Pike Lake Sfcg boating access siteMcMillan—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating46.6439, -85.4118

    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 Pike Lake

    How big is Pike Lake?

    Pike Lake covers about 290 acres in McMillan, Michigan (Luce County).

    How deep is Pike Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 44 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    What fish are in Pike Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Walleye.

    Is there a public boat launch on Pike Lake?

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

    Are there campgrounds near Pike Lake?

    Yes. We list 14 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Pike Lake?

    Pike Lake touches McMillan in Luce County, Michigan.

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