Paw Paw Lake at a glance
2 hr 16 min from Chicago
- 4 hr 1 minfrom Indianapolis
- 3 hr 24 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 3 minfrom South Bend
- 1 hr 27 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 58 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
All sports lake: skiing, tubing and wake sports allowed.
Lakes nearby
- Van Auken LakeAbout 6 mi away, 244 acres
- Pipestone LakeAbout 9 mi away, 115 acres
- ShaferAbout 9 mi away, 81 acres
Paw Paw Lake Information
Paw Paw Lake is a lake of about 922 acres shared by Coloma and Watervliet townships in Berrien County, with a maximum depth of 90 feet and about 12 miles of shoreline. A Michigan DNR boat launch sits on the west side, and high speed boating is not allowed from sunset to sunrise. The lake holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish, and its outlet runs to the Paw Paw River.
| Town | Coloma / Watervliet |
|---|---|
| County | Berrien |
| Acres | 922 |
| Max depth | 90 ft |
| Public access | Yes |
| Connected to | Outlet flows to the Paw Paw River |
| Fish | Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.