Lake Lansing
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Lake Lansing is mapped to a depth of 35 ft on the Michigan DNR survey and covers about 466 acres in Ingham County, Michigan.
Measured from the Michigan DNR inland-lake contour survey (depths read from the survey's isobath field; this lake's summary-depth column is blank in the source).
- Deepest mapped contour
- 35 ft
- Mean depth
- 7.9 ft · estimated
- Surface area
- 466 acres
- Estimated volume
- 3,671 acre-ft · 1,196M gal
- Shoreline
- 3.93 mi · lobed
- Aquatic vegetation
- 4% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Boat Launch
Additional depth details7 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–35 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 35 ft
75.6% of the surface sits over water shallower than 10 ft; 6% is deeper than 20 ft; the survey shows 2 distinct basins. Depth, area and volume are estimated from the interpolated survey surface — historical reference, not measurement.
Compare with another lakeProvenance
Sources: MI DNR inland lake contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL), MI DNR Boat Launches.
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Map details & sources5 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Colour shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 42.75824, -84.40247
- MI DNR lake ID
- L930
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.49×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.5 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-08-21Lake Lansing has a substantially developed setting, moderate open-water exposure, substantial nearby higher-volume roads. No special watercraft restriction is identified in the current source.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Modest | 0.6 of 30 | 16% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (0% forest, 16% wetland; 72% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Good | 11.4 of 25 | mean fetch 1,500 m · 0% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · moderate open-water fetch |
| Watercraft controls | None identified | 7.5 of 15 | No special watercraft restriction identified in the current DNR source. Motors permitted, subject to general law. |
| Public access | Good | 12.8 of 15 | 1 site with DNR boating-facility records · 2 ramp lanes · 55 trailer spaces |
| Road isolation | Modest | 0.8 of 15 | substantial nearby higher-volume roads · 134 MDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 22,110 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 4% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- Limited — 0% forest and 16% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from angler catches & active stocking7 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colours, not photographs (provenance).
Channel Catfish
Smallmouth Bass
Bullhead
Crappie
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Green SunfishHistorically stocked, no recent evidence: Tiger Muskellunge (last planted 1983) — not shown above.
Fishing rules for this lake Beta
Size and daily limits for the 7 species found here — 7 open to harvest.
These are hook-and-line size, daily limit and season rules. Gear, spearing and bow fishing, spawning closures and rod limits are set by other Fisheries Orders and are not shown here.
From FO-206.26 (eff. 2026-04-01) / FO-215.23A (eff. 2023-09-15) / FO-254.25 (eff. 2025-10-10), checked against the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations digest · verified 2026-08-24. Regulations can change — Michigan DNR rules are the controlling source; verify current regulations before fishing. Official regulations
Notable catches
Master Angler program · 1999–2025Trophy-size fish anglers caught here and registered with the DNR — what people have actually caught, distinct from what a survey netted or the state stocked below.
Catch details by species7 species
Biggest on record
Bait: artificial lure (8) · live bait (7)
Method: spincasting (13) · ice fishing (8) · still fishing (7)
DNR stocking
state stocking record · 1979–1990Fish the Michigan DNR has planted in this lake — what was added, distinct from what a survey netted above.
No stockings recorded since 1990 — shown as history.
Non-native species records
11 recordsMussels & snails
- Chinese Mysterysnail
- Freshwater Golden Clam
- Mysterysnail
- Zebra Mussel
Plants & algae
- Brittle Waternymph
- Common Reed
- Curly-leaf Pondweed
- Eurasian Watermilfoil
- Purple Loosestrife
- Starry Stonewort
Fish
- Common Carp
What does non-native mean?
USGS records identify non-native species that have been documented for this lake or its shoreline. Non-native does not necessarily mean invasive, and historical records do not confirm current presence.
Source: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Conservation Planner; underlying nonindigenous species records from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
Public fishing access
MI DNR family-friendly fishingCounty-managed · Entry fee · Modern restrooms · Dirt parking
Amenities: Bait store, beach, boat launch, boat rental, concessions, grills, picnic tables, playground, shelter, swimming access, walking trails, water pump
“This is a nice family friendly area that is easy to access and has lots of fish. There is a place to buy bait across the street and you can fish by boat, shore or docks. There is a fair amount of activity here, and sometimes there can be weeds around the dock areas.”
At the lake
community-mapped amenities · straight-line distanceBait & tackle nearby
licensed retail bait dealers · straight-line distanceLake Lansing — common questions
How deep is Lake Lansing?
The deepest contour on the Michigan DNR bathymetric survey of Lake Lansing is 35 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Lake Lansing?
Lake Lansing covers about 466 acres in Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the average depth of Lake Lansing?
The estimated mean depth of Lake Lansing is 7.9 ft, calculated from the survey contours.
What fish are in Lake Lansing?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include channel catfish, smallmouth bass, bluegill, bullhead, crappie, green sunfish. The page lists all 7 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Lake Lansing?
Yes. The Michigan DNR boat-launch data identifies 1 public access site on Lake Lansing, including Lake Lansing Park - North.
