The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Duck Lake
Grand Traverse County, Michigan · about 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
48°F water, calm tomorrow afternoon.
About Duck Lake
Duck Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, covering about 1,880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.3 miles. Its surface is about 840 ft above sea level. Kingsley lies about 9.8 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 840 ft
- County
- Grand Traverse County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 48°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 7:37 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Duck Lake
- Kingsleyabout 9.8 mi east
- Traverse Cityabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Greilickvilleabout 10 mi northeast
- Beulahabout 16 mi west
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Questions about Duck Lake
What fish are in Duck Lake?
Lakes like Duck 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 Duck 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 Duck Lake?
About 1,880 acres, with about 11.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Duck Lake?
Kingsley is about 9.8 miles east; Traverse City is about 9.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Duck Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Duck Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
