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 Templene
St. Joseph County, Michigan · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Templene
Lake Templene is a lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan, covering about 790 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.8 miles. The water sits about 820 ft above sea level. Centreville lies about 2.3 miles to the west. The closest city is Kalamazoo, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 820 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
- 3:45 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
Lakes like Lake Templene 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 51°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.
- 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 7:29 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Templene
- Centrevilleabout 2.3 mi west
- Sturgisabout 6.7 mi south
- Colonabout 6.7 mi northeast
- Three Riversabout 7.7 mi west
- Kalamazoonearest city, about 27 mi north
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Questions about Lake Templene
What fish are in Lake Templene?
Lakes like Lake Templene 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 Templene?
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 Templene?
About 790 acres, with about 14.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Templene?
Centreville is about 2.3 miles west; Sturgis is about 6.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Templene today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Templene on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
