South Lake at a glance
3 hr 16 min from Chicago
- 3 hr 36 minfrom Indianapolis
- 2 hr 35 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 35 minfrom South Bend
- 2 hr 9 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 1 hr 15 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
Lakes nearby
- Messenger LakeAbout 1 mi away, 53 acres
- Cemetery LakeAbout 1 mi away, 513 acres
- North LakeAbout 2 mi away, 513 acres
South Lake Information
South Lake, about 118 acres, is one of the first lakes in the Randall Chain of Lakes near Coldwater, where the Coldwater and Sauk rivers enter the chain. It is shallow and marshy, and the DNR reports a mean depth of about 3 feet for South and Messenger lakes combined, with limited shoreline development. Branch County land provides public access, and the chain is known for bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike.
| Town | Coldwater |
|---|---|
| County | Branch |
| Acres | 118 |
| Public access | Yes |
| Connected to | Randall Chain of Lakes |
| Fish | Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.