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
Lake Lancer
Gladwin County, Michigan · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Lancer
Lake Lancer is a lake in Gladwin County, Michigan, covering about 890 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 15.2 miles. The water sits about 840 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Gladwin, is about 8.2 miles south.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 840 ft
- County
- Gladwin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
Expect the usual Michigan mix for a lake this size: 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 46°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
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 7:30 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Lancer
- Gladwinabout 8.2 mi south
- West Branchabout 14 mi northeast
- Beavertonabout 15 mi south
- Prudenvilleabout 16 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Lancer
What fish are in Lake Lancer?
Lakes like Lake Lancer 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 Lake Lancer?
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 Lake Lancer?
About 890 acres, with about 15.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Lancer?
Gladwin is about 8.2 miles south; West Branch is about 14 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Lancer today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Lancer on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
