Lake Fanny Hooe
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Lake Fanny Hooe is mapped to a depth of 40 ft on the Michigan DNR survey and covers about 232 acres in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measured from the Michigan DNR inland-lake contour survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 40 ft
- Mean depth
- 21.2 ft · estimated
- Surface area
- 232 acres
- Estimated volume
- 4,922 acre-ft · 1,604M gal
- Shoreline
- 4.48 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 1% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Boat Launch · Rec Passport
Additional depth details5 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–40 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 40 ft
21% of the surface sits over water shallower than 10 ft; 51.8% is deeper than 20 ft. Depth, area and volume are estimated from the interpolated survey surface — historical reference, not measurement.
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Sources: MI DNR inland lake contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL), MI DNR Boat Launches.
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Map details & sources5 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Colour shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 47.46427, -87.86629
- MI DNR lake ID
- L33318
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.32×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 1.9 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-08-21Lake Fanny Hooe has a mostly natural, lightly developed setting, moderate open-water exposure, some nearby classified roads. No special watercraft restriction is identified in the current source.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Very Good | 19.6 of 30 | 73% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (59% forest, 13% wetland; 21% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Good | 9.8 of 25 | mean fetch 1,756 m · 0% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · moderate open-water fetch |
| Watercraft controls | None identified | 7.5 of 15 | No special watercraft restriction identified in the current DNR source. Motors permitted, subject to general law. |
| Public access | Good | 12.8 of 15 | 1 site with DNR boating-facility records · 1 ramp lane · 14 trailer spaces |
| Road isolation | Good | 7.9 of 15 | some nearby classified roads · 28 MDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 1,073 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 1% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- Moderate — 59% forest and 13% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from angler catches & active stocking4 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colours, not photographs (provenance).
Lake Troutstocked
Splake
Smallmouth Bass
Brook TroutHistorically stocked, no recent evidence: Walleye (last planted 2014), Rainbow Trout (last planted 1991), Brown Trout (last planted 1981) — not shown above.
Fishing rules for this lake Beta
Size and daily limits for the 4 species found here — 4 open to harvest.
These are hook-and-line size, daily limit and season rules. Gear, spearing and bow fishing, spawning closures and rod limits are set by other Fisheries Orders and are not shown here.
From FO-206.26 (eff. 2026-04-01) / FO-215.23A (eff. 2023-09-15) / FO-254.25 (eff. 2025-10-10), checked against the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations digest · verified 2026-08-24. Regulations can change — Michigan DNR rules are the controlling source; verify current regulations before fishing. Official regulations
Notable catches
Master Angler program · 1994–2017Master Angler catches recorded on this lake — too few to show a pattern, so they are listed individually.
DNR stocking
state stocking record · 1979–2021Fish the Michigan DNR has planted in this lake — what was added, distinct from what a survey netted above.
Complete stocking history5 older species
Non-native species records
No non-native species recorded in the available dataset. This does not confirm that no non-native species are present.
Source: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Conservation Planner; underlying nonindigenous species records from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
Public fishing access
MI DNR family-friendly fishingState-managed · Yes, Rec Passport · Modern & rustic restrooms · Paved parking
Amenities: Animal-friendly, boat launch, camping, concessions, grills, picnic tables, playground, shelter, walking trails, water pump
“Anglers can catch walleye and trout, however not in great numbers. The lake is an excellent smallmouth bass fishery and holds a large population of yellow perch and rock bass. Master Angler smallmouth bass are on record as being caught in Lake Fanny Hooe. An accessible fishing pier is located at the boat launch. Fish shelters are located in proximity to the pier to hold fish in the area.”
At the lake
community-mapped amenities · straight-line distanceLake Fanny Hooe — common questions
How deep is Lake Fanny Hooe?
The deepest contour on the Michigan DNR bathymetric survey of Lake Fanny Hooe is 40 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Lake Fanny Hooe?
Lake Fanny Hooe covers about 232 acres in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
What is the average depth of Lake Fanny Hooe?
The estimated mean depth of Lake Fanny Hooe is 21.2 ft, calculated from the survey contours.
What fish are in Lake Fanny Hooe?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include brook trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, splake. The page shows the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Lake Fanny Hooe?
Yes. The Michigan DNR boat-launch data identifies 1 public access site on Lake Fanny Hooe, including Ft. Wilkins State Park.
