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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Glen Lake
Leelanau County, Michigan · 6,290 acres (9.8 sq mi)
50°F water, calm tomorrow afternoon.
About Glen Lake
Glen Lake is a natural lake in Leelanau County, Michigan, covering 6,290 acres. Glen Lake, split into Big and Little Glen Lake, is famed for its brilliant turquoise clarity, fed largely by groundwater rather than surface runoff, and sits next to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
It stretches about 5.4 miles end to end with roughly 16.6 miles of shoreline. At about 600 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 130 ft at its deepest. Leland lies about 13 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- 6,290 acres (9.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 130 ft
- Shoreline
- About 16.6 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 600 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Leelanau County
- Water
- Known for clear water
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 10 mph
- 4:00 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 in Glen Lake
Glen Lake holds smallmouth bass, northern pike, trout, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:38 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Glen Lake
- Lelandabout 13 mi northeast
- Greilickvilleabout 15 mi east
- Beulahabout 16 mi south
- Traverse Cityabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Glen Lake
What fish are in Glen Lake?
Glen Lake holds smallmouth bass, northern pike, trout, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Glen Lake?
About 130 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Glen Lake?
6,290 acres, with about 16.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Glen Lake?
Leland is about 13 miles northeast; Greilickville is about 15 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Glen Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Glen Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
