Fishing Report
South Bar Lake Fishing Report
Empire, MI
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Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.819200, -86.063558
Est. water temp
76.4°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
13 ft
Deepest surveyed contour on record
Depth contours: Michigan DNR survey
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Empire (Leelanau County, MI).
Species on record
No species on record yet for this lake.
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South Bar Lake · 44.8192, -86.0636
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These depth contours are for deciding where to fish, not for running a boat. No depth map we show — whatever agency surveyed it — is a nautical chart, and none of them will show you a shoal. Do not navigate by this map.
Depth contours: Michigan DNR survey
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in South Bar Lake?
No fish species have been recorded for South Bar Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish South Bar Lake?
No species are modeled for South Bar Lake yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 25% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for South Bar Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is South Bar Lake?
South Bar Lake is near Empire, MI, at 44.8192, -86.0636.
Plan your trip to South Bar Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish South Bar Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.