The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Belleville Lake
Wayne County, Michigan · about 1,120 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm Sunday morning.
About Belleville Lake
Belleville Lake spreads over about 1,120 acres in Wayne County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 5.2 miles with roughly 17.7 miles of shoreline. At about 650 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Belleville is on the shore. The closest city is Canton, about 6 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,120 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 650 ft
- County
- Wayne County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Belleville Lake
- Bellevilleon the shore
- Romulusabout 2.3 mi east
- Ypsilantiabout 4.1 mi northwest
- Wayneabout 5.2 mi northeast
- Cantonnearest city, about 6 mi north
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Questions about Belleville Lake
What fish are in Belleville Lake?
Lakes like Belleville Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Belleville Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Belleville Lake?
About 1,120 acres, with about 17.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Belleville Lake?
Belleville is on the shore; Romulus is about 2.3 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Belleville Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Belleville Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
