On August 31, 2026, the Circuit Court entered an amended lake level order allowing Grand Lake to be lowered seasonally each year. In the summer, the lake will continue to be maintained at its previously established legal lake level of 593.69 feet NAVD88. In the winter, the lake will be lowered 6 inches to 593.19 feet NAVD88. The order directs Presque Isle County to begin the lowering/drawdown on or about October 1 each year to achieve the lower level by October 15. You can re

Listen to the webinar below explaining the history of Grand Lake, seasonal lake levels and the upcoming August 10, 2026 Circuit Court hearing. View or download the webinar slides below.

A petition dated June 16, 2026 was filed with the Presque Isle County Circuit Court to amend the lake level order for Grand Lake. The Presque Isle County Circuit Court will review the petition on August 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Presque Isle Circuit Court (151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779). The court will receive evidence for establishing seasonal lake levels for Grand Lake, located in Presque Isle Township and Krakow Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan, consiste

After considering property owner feedback and discussions with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, on May 29, the Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing circuit court proceedings to establish seasonal lake levels on Grand Lake. The lake level order for Grand Lake currently outlines one year-round normal or legal lake level of 593.69 feet NAVD88. Adding seasonal levels would allow the County to conduct an annual

Download and view the PowerPoint Presentation from the April 16, 2026 public hearing.