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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Green Lake
Grand Traverse County, Michigan · about 1,950 acres (3 sq mi)
48°F water, calm tomorrow afternoon.
About Green Lake
In Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Green Lake covers about 1,950 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.4 miles. At about 820 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Kingsley lies about 11 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,950 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 820 ft
- County
- Grand Traverse 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 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:37 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Green Lake
- Kingsleyabout 11 mi east
- Traverse Cityabout 12 mi northeast
- Greilickvilleabout 12 mi northeast
- Beulahabout 14 mi west
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Questions about Green Lake
What fish are in Green Lake?
Lakes like Green 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 Green 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 Green Lake?
About 1,950 acres, with about 10.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Green Lake?
Kingsley is about 11 miles east; Traverse City is about 12 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Green Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Green Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
