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
Klinger Lake
St. Joseph County, Michigan · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
52°F water, calm this morning.
About Klinger Lake
Klinger Lake spreads over about 770 acres in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 1.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.8 miles. At about 800 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, White Pigeon, is about 4.2 miles west. The closest city is Elkhart, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 800 ft
- County
- St. Joseph County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 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 10 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 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 7:29 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Klinger Lake
- White Pigeonabout 4.2 mi west
- Sturgisabout 5.8 mi east
- Constantineabout 6.2 mi west
- Centrevilleabout 7.4 mi north
- Elkhartnearest city, about 23 mi west
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Questions about Klinger Lake
What fish are in Klinger Lake?
Lakes like Klinger 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 Klinger 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 Klinger Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 4.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Klinger Lake?
White Pigeon is about 4.2 miles west; Sturgis is about 5.8 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Klinger Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Klinger Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
