Lake of the Woods at a glance
3 hr 24 min from Chicago
- 3 hr 32 minfrom Indianapolis
- 2 hr 45 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 42 minfrom South Bend
- 2 hr 19 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 1 hr 25 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
Lakes nearby
- East Long LakeAbout 4 mi away, 123 acres
- Coldwater LakeAbout 4 mi away, 1,610 acres
- Bartholomew LakeAbout 6 mi away, 80 acres
Lake of the Woods Information
Lake of the Woods is a lake of about 335 acres in Branch County, south of Coldwater, with a maximum depth of about 76 feet. Anglers can find walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie here. A hard surface public boat launch serves the lake.
| Town | Coldwater |
|---|---|
| County | Branch |
| Acres | 335 |
| Max depth | 76 ft |
| Public access | Yes |
| Fish | Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.

