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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Spring Lake
Ottawa County, Michigan · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Spring Lake
In Ottawa County, Michigan, Spring Lake covers about 960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles with roughly 17.2 miles of shoreline. At about 580 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Spring Lake sits right on the water. The closest city is Wyoming, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- County
- Ottawa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
- 7
6 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 7:35 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spring Lake
- Spring Lakeon the shore
- Ferrysburgon the shore
- Fruitporton the shore
- Grand Havenabout 1.3 mi southwest
- Wyomingnearest city, about 26 mi southeast
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Questions about Spring Lake
What fish are in Spring Lake?
Lakes like Spring Lake 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 Spring 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 Spring Lake?
About 960 acres, with about 17.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is on the shore.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Spring 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.
Spring Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
