The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Leelanau
Leelanau County, Michigan · about 5,540 acres (8.7 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Lake Leelanau
Lake Leelanau spreads over about 5,540 acres in Leelanau County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 9.9 miles with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. At about 590 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Leland is about 3.8 miles north.
- Size
- About 5,540 acres (8.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 9.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- County
- Leelanau County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 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
Lakes like Lake Leelanau in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°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.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 7:37 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Leelanau
- Lelandabout 3.8 mi north
- Greilickvilleabout 5.4 mi southeast
- Traverse Cityabout 7 mi southeast
- Elk Rapidsabout 14 mi east
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Questions about Lake Leelanau
What fish are in Lake Leelanau?
Lakes like Lake Leelanau 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 Lake Leelanau?
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 Leelanau?
About 5,540 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Leelanau?
Leland is about 3.8 miles north; Greilickville is about 5.4 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Leelanau today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Leelanau on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
