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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Van Etten Lake
Iosco County, Michigan · about 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
44°F water, level 586 ft, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Van Etten Lake
Van Etten Lake is a lake in Iosco County, Michigan, covering about 1,340 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles with roughly 10.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 590 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Au Sable, is about 2.7 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- County
- Iosco County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Van Etten Lake 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. With the surface at 44°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 7:27 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Van Etten Lake
- Au Sableabout 2.7 mi south
- Harrisvilleabout 12 mi north
- East Tawasabout 14 mi southwest
- Tawas Cityabout 15 mi southwest
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Questions about Van Etten Lake
What fish are in Van Etten Lake?
Lakes like Van Etten 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 Van Etten 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 Van Etten Lake?
About 1,340 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Van Etten Lake?
Au Sable is about 2.7 miles south; Harrisville is about 12 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Van Etten Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Van Etten Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
