State: Michigan

Counties: Barry County, Kalamazoo County

Alternate lake name: None

Other alternate lake name: None

Dam name: Gull Lake Dam

Operated/Managed by: Gull Lake Association

Is the lake in the mountains: No

Ownership: Public/Private

Scheduled water level: Seasonal Full Pool

Full pool is: Sep - Mar

Acreage covered: 2,030

Miles of shoreline: 18

Average lake depth: 41 ft

Deepest lake depth: 110 ft

Shoreline part of national forest or park: None

Shoreline part of state park: None

Popular fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye

Sailing clubs: Gull Lake Yacht Club

Interesting facts: Gull Lake is a popular destination for scuba divers. Artifacts have been placed in the water for divers to explore.

History: The lake was formed by glacial activity about 14,000 years ago. The lake was half its size until 1833, when a pioneer built a dam for his sawmill on the south end. The dam raised the water level by 14 ft, and almost doubled its size.

Number of public boat ramps: 2

Major

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

5235 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002, 269-388-3668

17 miles away

Minor

Triple H Airport 2H4

7459 N Riverview Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, 269-381-8983

10 miles away