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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Orchard Lake
Oakland County, Michigan · about 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm Sunday morning.
About Orchard Lake
In Oakland County, Michigan, Orchard Lake covers about 820 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.2 miles. At about 930 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Orchard Lake is on the shore.
- Size
- About 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 930 ft
- County
- Oakland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Orchard Lake
- Orchard Lakeon the shore
- West Bloomfield Townshipon the shore
- Keego Harborabout 1.3 mi northeast
- Sylvan Lakeabout 2 mi northeast
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Questions about Orchard Lake
What fish are in Orchard Lake?
Lakes like Orchard 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Lake?
About 820 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Orchard Lake?
Orchard Lake is on the shore.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Orchard Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Orchard Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
