Bankson Lake at a glance
2 hr 44 min from Chicago
- 4 hr 18 minfrom Indianapolis
- 3 hr 2 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 16 minfrom South Bend
- 1 hr 22 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 36 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
All sports lake: skiing, tubing and wake sports allowed.
Lakes nearby
- Huzzy LakeAbout 2 mi away, 80 acres
- Cedar LakeAbout 3 mi away, 269 acres
- Paw Paw LakeAbout 4 mi away, 126 acres
Bankson Lake Information
Bankson Lake is a 217 acre all sports lake just south of Lawton in Van Buren County, with a maximum depth of 42 feet. It is spring fed, has a Michigan DNR boat launch, and is known for walleye and muskie fishing. Part of the shoreline remains undeveloped, including two camps.
| Town | Lawton |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren |
| Acres | 217 |
| Max depth | 42 ft |
| Public access | Yes, Michigan DNR boat launch |
| Fish | Walleye, Tiger Musky, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Crappie, Perch |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.