Devils Head Lake
Gogebic County, Michigan92 acresView mapDirections
EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for Devils Head Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 47 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Devils Head Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 47 ft. Surface area: 91.8 acres.
Free interactive depth-contour map of Devils Head Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 47 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Devils Head Lake is a 92-acre lake in Gogebic County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 47 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-09-06. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
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What Devils Head Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Deep water47 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Devils Head Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Devils Head Lake
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for Devils Head Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. TSI 45.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 45 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Devils Head Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 68°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in Jun (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (75°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Devils Head Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
Max depth
47 ft
Surface area
92 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by EGLE
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
1 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.7 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,726 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Fishing Devils Head Lake
Water quality readings over time
3 seasons of samples on record (2017–2023). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Worsening3 years
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Frequently asked questions about Devils Head Lake
Where is Devils Head Lake?
- Devils Head Lake is a lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Devils Head Lake?
- Devils Head Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 47 ft. Surface area: 91.8 acres.
Is Devils Head Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Devils Head Lake?
- Devils Head Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in September, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Devils Head Lake?
- Devils Head Lake has a maximum depth of 47 feet. The lake covers 91.8 acres.
Can I fish at Devils Head Lake?
- Public access to Devils Head Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Michigan's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Eastern Regional Office
USFSEASTERN3 samples · 2017–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)