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
Gull Lake
Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Gull Lake
In Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Gull Lake covers 2,030 acres; it is a natural lake. Gull Lake, mostly in Kalamazoo County, is one of southwest Michigan's deepest and clearest inland lakes and hosts a Michigan State University biological research station on its shore.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.7 miles. At about 880 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 110 ft at its deepest. South Gull Lake is on the shore. The closest city is Kalamazoo, about 11 miles away.
- Size
- 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 110 ft
- Shoreline
- About 12.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 880 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Kalamazoo 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 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Gull Lake
Gull Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, lake trout, trout, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLake trout
Moving deeper. Fish 40 ft and down.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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 7:30 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Gull Lake
- South Gull Lakeon the shore
- Stony Pointabout 4.9 mi north
- Galesburgabout 5.8 mi south
- Level Park-Oak Parkabout 6.2 mi east
- Kalamazoonearest city, about 11 mi southwest
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Questions about Gull Lake
What fish are in Gull Lake?
Gull Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, lake trout, trout, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Gull Lake?
About 110 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Gull Lake?
2,030 acres, with about 12.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Gull Lake?
South Gull Lake is on the shore; Stony Point is about 4.9 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Gull Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Gull Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
