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
Walloon Lake
Charlevoix County, Michigan · 4,320 acres (6.8 sq mi)
46°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Walloon Lake
Walloon Lake is a natural lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan, covering 4,320 acres. Walloon Lake is a deep, marl-bottomed lake in northern Michigan famed for its clarity and for its longtime association with author Ernest Hemingway's family summers.
From end to end it runs about 6.6 miles with roughly 29 miles of shoreline. At about 690 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 100 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Bay Harbor, is about 1.7 miles northwest.
- Size
- 4,320 acres (6.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 100 ft
- Shoreline
- About 29 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 690 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Charlevoix County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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 in Walloon Lake
Anglers come to Walloon Lake for smallmouth bass, trout, lake trout, northern pike and yellow perch. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:36 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Walloon Lake
- Bay Harborabout 1.7 mi northwest
- Boyne Cityabout 3.2 mi south
- Petoskeyabout 4.5 mi northeast
- Harbor Springsabout 6.4 mi north
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Questions about Walloon Lake
What fish are in Walloon Lake?
Walloon Lake holds smallmouth bass, trout, lake trout, northern pike and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Walloon Lake?
About 100 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Walloon Lake?
4,320 acres, with about 29 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Walloon Lake?
Bay Harbor is about 1.7 miles northwest; Boyne City is about 3.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Walloon Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Walloon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
