Lake trip · Missaukee County, Michigan
Where to stay at Lake Sapphire
Lake Sapphire covers 246 acres in Missaukee County and is Not Rated for water quality: clarity is on file, but total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity are incomplete for a letter. NR is not an F. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Places to stay near Lake Sapphire
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Sapphire in Missaukee County, Michigan — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
Top-rated places to stay near Lake Sapphire
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About the water
Lake Sapphire is Not Rated for water quality. Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored. NR is not an F. Water clarity is about 26.2 ft of visibility. A missing letter is not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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About Lake Sapphire
Fishing & license
Species, seasons and access for Michigan waters.
Michigan fishing license
A fishing license is required at age 17 and older; anglers under 17 may fish without a license but must follow all fishing rules (a voluntary $2 youth license is offered for ages 16 and under, and any adult actively assisting a minor must be licensed). Michigan residents 65+ or legally blind residents qualify for the $11 senior annual license; license fees are waived for Michigan resident veterans with 100% disability, resident active-duty military, and individuals with a developmental disability. · Michigan's annual fishing license is valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year, and the 2026 regulations apply April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Fishing is available year-round — many species are open all year — but gamefish have possession seasons (e.g., walleye and northern pike on Lower Peninsula inland waters open the last Saturday in April through March 15, Upper Peninsula waters May 15 – March 15, and bass opens the Saturday before Memorial Day on most waters).
Prices as published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 2026.
Camping & RV near Lake Sapphire
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Lake Sapphire on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lake Sapphire in Missaukee County, Michigan are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Lake Sapphire has no water-quality letter. Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored. NR is not an F. That is a gap in the grading record, not a verdict on the water. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Lake Sapphire: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.