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
Bond Falls Flowage
Ontonagon County, Michigan · about 1,970 acres (3.1 sq mi)
39°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Bond Falls Flowage
Bond Falls Flowage spreads over about 1,970 acres in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end with roughly 14.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,470 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Iron River lies about 29 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 1,970 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,470 ft
- County
- Ontonagon County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
Lakes like Bond Falls Flowage in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:55 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bond Falls Flowage
- Iron Riverabout 29 mi southeast
- Stambaugh, Iron Riverabout 30 mi southeast
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Questions about Bond Falls Flowage
What fish are in Bond Falls Flowage?
Lakes like Bond Falls Flowage usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bond Falls Flowage?
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 Bond Falls Flowage?
About 1,970 acres, with about 14.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bond Falls Flowage?
Iron River is about 29 miles southeast; Stambaugh, Iron River is about 30 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Bond Falls Flowage today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bond Falls Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
