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
Ford Lake
Washtenaw County, Michigan · about 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm Sunday morning.
About Ford Lake
In Washtenaw County, Michigan, Ford Lake covers about 910 acres.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end with roughly 10.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 680 ft above sea level. Ypsilanti is on the shore.
- Size
- About 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 680 ft
- County
- Washtenaw 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
Lakes like Ford Lake 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ford Lake
- Ypsilantion the shore
- Bellevilleabout 3.7 mi east
- Ann Arborabout 7.5 mi northwest
- Cantonabout 7.6 mi northeast
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Questions about Ford Lake
What fish are in Ford Lake?
Lakes like Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford Lake?
About 910 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ford Lake?
Ypsilanti is on the shore; Belleville is about 3.7 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Ford 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.
Ford Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
