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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Muskegon Lake
Muskegon County, Michigan · about 4,080 acres (6.4 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this morning.
About Muskegon Lake
Muskegon Lake spreads over about 4,080 acres in Muskegon County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 4.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.8 miles. The water sits about 580 ft above sea level. North Muskegon is on the shore. Grand Rapids, the nearest city, is about 35 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 4,080 acres (6.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- County
- Muskegon County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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 50°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.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:35 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Muskegon Lake
- North Muskegonon the shore
- Muskegonon the shore
- Roosevelt Parkabout 1.8 mi south
- Muskegon Heightsabout 2.5 mi southeast
- Grand Rapidsnearest city, about 35 mi southeast
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Questions about Muskegon Lake
What fish are in Muskegon Lake?
Lakes like Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon Lake?
About 4,080 acres, with about 16.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Muskegon Lake?
North Muskegon is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Muskegon Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Muskegon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
