South Scott Lake at a glance
2 hr 50 min from Chicago
- 4 hr 35 minfrom Indianapolis
- 3 hr 21 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 35 minfrom South Bend
- 1 hr 29 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 48 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
Lakes nearby
- North Scott LakeAbout 1 mi away, 79 acres
- Lower Jeptha LakeAbout 1 mi away, 55 acres
- Upper Jeptha LakeAbout 2 mi away, 57 acres
South Scott Lake Information
South Scott Lake is the southern and larger of the two Scott Lakes in Columbia Township, Van Buren County, covering about 124 acres with depths to about 55 feet. It sits beside North Scott Lake, where the Michigan DNR keeps a public boat launch. Anglers report bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie and yellow perch.
| Town | Breedsville |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren |
| Acres | 124 |
| Max depth | 55 ft |
| Public access | No launch listed on the south basin itself |
| Connected to | Paired with North Scott Lake |
| Fish | Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.