Gun Lake is an All Sports Lake with nearly 2,700 acres offering activities such as boating, water skiing, tubing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, jet skiing, and great fishing. Off the Lake, enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, and hunting in the Yankee Spring Recreational Area.

Whether you visit for the day, weekend, week, or for the season Gun Lake has a lot to offer. Great Lodging, Dining, and Shopping. Many services and activities in and around the lake. Make your destination a West Michigan Getaway at Gun Lake.

Gun Lake is located in Yankee Springs and Orangeville Township in Barry County, and in Wayland and Martin townships in Allegan County. The lake is 10 miles west of Hastings, 25 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 30 miles northeast of Kalamazoo. Gun Lake is best known for its abundant bass fishery, both smallmouth, and largemouth. Numerous perch provide steady action throughout the year. Featured Species include: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill.

GUN LAKE FUN FACTS/INFO:

SURFACE ACRES OF WATER: 2,737

SQUARE MILES OF SURFACE WATER: 4.305

ELEVATION OF TOP OF DAM (above sea level): 744.62 feet

SHORELINE (including islands, and channels): 24.4 miles

MAXIMUM DEPTH: 68 feet

MEAN DEPTH: 9.8 feet