Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:25 am EDT. Get alerts for Gun Lake
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
2,735 acres · deepest 68 ft (measured) · shoreline about 28.2 mi · clarity about 6 ft
Gun Lake is the largest of the 125 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Barry County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 44 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 13 of the other 94 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 28.2 miles along the state outline. About 0% of its area is deeper than 34 ft.
Ranks against Barry County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure
2 public access sites on Gun Lake.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR has stocked Gun Lake 102 times since 1979. The most recent stocking was 788,330 walleye on 29 April 2026. Species stocked: muskellunge, northern pike, walleye.
Latest: 29 Apr 2026: 788,330 walleye.
Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure
Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure
Historically recorded species, from records through 1950: blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, emerald shiner, grass pickerel, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern logperch, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, spotfin shiner, spottail shiner, western banded killifish, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.
Michigan Fish Atlas.
Average water clarity is about 6 ft (Secchi depth 1.8 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
CAUTION The highest toxin level measured here was microcystin at 97.6 ppb on 9 July 2026, 12 times the EPA swimming guideline of 8 ppb. 2 water samples are on record, the latest from 9 July 2026. Check current advisories before swimming.
Source: Michigan DHHS harmful algal bloom sampling; U.S. EPA 2019 recreational criteria. Fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Gun Lake is 68 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 2,735 acres.
Yes. 2 public access sites are listed: Yankee Springs Recreation Area Campground; Yankee Springs Recreation Area Day Use.
Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 102 times since 1979, most recently 788,330 walleye on 29 April 2026.
About 21% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.
The highest toxin level measured was microcystin at 97.6 ppb (9 July 2026). Check current advisories before swimming.