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Lake Besser
Lake · Alpena, Michigan
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy LPNM4, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy LPNM4 (1.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Besser?
- Lake Besser is a lake in Alpena, Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Lake Besser?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Besser in Alpena, Michigan is 65°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy LPNM4, 1.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Lake Besser?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Lake Besser rated?
- Lake Besser in Alpena, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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