The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chippewa Lake
Mecosta County, Michigan · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Chippewa Lake
Chippewa Lake spreads over about 750 acres in Mecosta County, Michigan.
It stretches about 1.5 miles end to end with roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline. At about 1,060 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Big Rapids lies about 9.4 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Grand Rapids, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,060 ft
- County
- Mecosta County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Expect the usual Michigan mix for a lake this size: 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 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:33 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chippewa Lake
- Big Rapidsabout 9.4 mi southwest
- Evartabout 9.6 mi north
- Canadian Lakesabout 11 mi south
- Reed Cityabout 13 mi northwest
- Grand Rapidsnearest city, about 57 mi south
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Questions about Chippewa Lake
What fish are in Chippewa Lake?
Lakes like Chippewa Lake 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa Lake?
About 750 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chippewa Lake?
Big Rapids is about 9.4 miles southwest; Evart is about 9.6 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Chippewa Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chippewa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
