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Manistee Lake
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
Narrow 860-acre, 18-ft.-deep river-fed lake, popular as a fishing spot.
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 45024, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 45024 (22.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manistee Lake?
- Manistee Lake is a lake in Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Manistee Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Manistee Lake in Michigan is 69°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45024, 22.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Manistee Lake?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Manistee Lake rated?
- Manistee Lake in Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 37 reviews.
- What amenities does Manistee Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Manistee Lake include camping-nearby.
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