Sturgeon Lake at a glance
3 hr 9 min from Chicago
- 3 hr 59 minfrom Indianapolis
- 2 hr 55 minfrom Detroit
- 1 hr 27 minfrom South Bend
- 1 hr 51 minfrom Grand Rapids
- 1 hr 4 minfrom Kalamazoo
Typical drive times without traffic.
Lakes nearby
- Palmer LakeAbout 2 mi away, 448 acres
- Washburn LakeAbout 2 mi away
- LongAbout 4 mi away, 222 acres
Sturgeon Lake Information
Sturgeon Lake is a river lake of roughly 200 to 250 acres in Colon Township, St. Joseph County, formed where the St. Joseph River flows through it. The Michigan DNR runs a public boat launch, and the lake is part of the St. Joseph River Heritage Water Trail. Fish listed for the lake include largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie and yellow perch.
| Town | Colon |
|---|---|
| County | St. Joseph |
| Acres | 208 |
| Public access | Yes |
| Connected to | The St. Joseph River flows through the lake |
| Fish | Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch |
Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.