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Sawyer Lake

Sagola, Michigan — Dickinson County.

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239Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 110736373).

Location & fast facts

Where Sawyer Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Sawyer Lake.

Fast facts

About Sawyer Lake

  • County: Dickinson
  • Town: Sagola
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 364 mi from Detroit and 252 mi from Grand Rapids and 40 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. 6 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • 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)

20 ftMaximum depth

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

Stocked: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019; 58,518 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Sawyer Lake, Dickinson 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

Sawyer Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Newberg Township Park Campground (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Sagola

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 110736373), 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 Sawyer Lake

We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Sawyer 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.

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 (46.1819, -88.0614). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 CT (America/Menominee), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampSagola—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating46.1866, -88.0592

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

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Sawyer Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Sawyer Lake

    How big is Sawyer Lake?

    Sawyer Lake covers about 239 acres in Sagola, Michigan (Dickinson County).

    How deep is Sawyer Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 20 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    What fish are in Sawyer Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Walleye.

    Is there a public boat launch on Sawyer Lake?

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

    Are there campgrounds near Sawyer Lake?

    Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Sawyer Lake?

    Sawyer Lake touches Sagola in Dickinson County, Michigan.

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