East Long Lake at a glance
3 hr 29 min from Chicago
- 3 hr 37 minfrom Indianapolis
- 2 hr 43 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 47 minfrom South Bend
- 2 hr 17 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 1 hr 23 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
All sports lake: skiing, tubing and wake sports allowed.
Lakes nearby
- Coldwater LakeAbout 2 mi away, 1,610 acres
- Bartholomew LakeAbout 3 mi away, 80 acres
- Archer LakeAbout 3 mi away, 64 acres
East Long Lake Information
East Long Lake is a 123 acre lake southeast of Coldwater in Branch County, connected by channel to Coldwater Lake and to the rest of the Coldwater Marble Chain. The DNR notes that forests and wetlands are abundant around East Long Lake and nearby Coldwater Lake State Park. Anglers fish it for bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.
| Town | Coldwater |
|---|---|
| County | Branch |
| Acres | 123 |
| Public access | No ramp on the lake itself |
| Connected to | South Chain of Lakes: main channel to Coldwater Lake, channel to Mud Lake |
| Fish | Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.