Sucker Creek feeds into the north end of Hubbard Lake and is notable enough that anglers report catching salmon near its mouth. The lake sits within the Lake Huron watershed in Alcona County. Its outflow eventually drains east toward Lake Huron.
Hubbard Lake freezes in winter and draws ice anglers targeting walleye and perch in the shallower bays. However, with a max depth of 97.5 feet and significant size (8,850 acres), ice thickness can vary dramatically across the lake — the deep eastern basin can be unreliable while shallower areas freeze solid. Always check local ice reports and drill test holes frequently.
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Hubbard Lake covers 8,850 acres in Alcona County — seven miles long, two miles wide, and up to 97.5 feet deep with an average depth of 32.6 feet. That makes it one of the largest inland lakes in northern Lower Michigan and deep enough for real thermal stratification. The deeper basins hold cold-water species — reviewers report catching walleye, whitefish, perch, and even salmon near Sucker Creek — while the shallower shoreline areas produce bass and panfish. The water is notably clean and clear, and multiple reviewers describe it as one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan.
The lake spans three townships (Caledonia, Alcona, and Hawes) and has three public launches, all well-reviewed with a combined 4.8 Google rating. The north end park at Caledonia Township is a standout — paved ramp, clean restrooms, a pavilion, playground, swim area, and a wood swing overlooking the lake. Multiple marinas serve the lake, and several resorts and cottages line the shore. This is a generational lake for many families — the reviews are full of people who've been coming since childhood — and it still has that "best kept secret" reputation despite its size. Not overdeveloped, not overcrowded, but with enough infrastructure to launch and fish comfortably.