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
Lake Paradise
Emmet County, Michigan · about 1,840 acres (2.9 sq mi)
42°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Lake Paradise
Lake Paradise is a lake in Emmet County, Michigan, covering about 1,840 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 710 ft above sea level. Saint Ignace lies about 12 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 1,840 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- County
- Emmet County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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 7:36 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Paradise
- Saint Ignaceabout 12 mi north
- Cheboyganabout 12 mi east
- Indian Riverabout 19 mi south
- Harbor Springsabout 20 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Paradise
What fish are in Lake Paradise?
Lakes like Lake Paradise 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 Paradise?
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 Paradise?
About 1,840 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Paradise?
Saint Ignace is about 12 miles north; Cheboygan is about 12 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Paradise today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Paradise on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
