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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Holloway Reservoir
Genesee County, Michigan · about 1,670 acres (2.6 sq mi)
47°F water, calm Sunday morning.
About Holloway Reservoir
In Genesee County, Michigan, Holloway Reservoir covers about 1,670 acres.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. The water sits about 750 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, is about 4.3 miles northeast. The closest city is Flint, about 12 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,670 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 750 ft
- County
- Genesee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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 Holloway Reservoir 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. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:24 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Holloway Reservoir
- Barnes Lake-Millers Lakeabout 4.3 mi northeast
- Davisonabout 5.3 mi southwest
- Lapeerabout 7.3 mi southeast
- Millingtonabout 9.9 mi northwest
- Flintnearest city, about 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Holloway Reservoir
What fish are in Holloway Reservoir?
Lakes like Holloway Reservoir 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 Holloway Reservoir?
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 Holloway Reservoir?
About 1,670 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Holloway Reservoir?
Barnes Lake-Millers Lake is about 4.3 miles northeast; Davison is about 5.3 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Holloway Reservoir today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Holloway Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
