Three Mile Lake at a glance

2 hr 30 min from Chicago

  • 4 hr 15 minfrom Indianapolis
  • 3 hr 2 minfrom Detroit
  • 1 hr 13 minfrom South Bend
  • 1 hr 23 minfrom Grand Rapids
  • 37 minfrom Kalamazoo

Typical drive times without traffic.

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Three Mile Lake Information

Three Mile Lake is a 176 acre lake in Paw Paw Township, Van Buren County, near the village of Paw Paw, with a maximum depth of about 35 feet. The state survey map shows a larger main basin and a smaller north bay. The Michigan DNR maintains a public boat launch, and the lake is fished for bluegill, largemouth bass and rock bass.

TownPaw Paw
CountyVan Buren
Acres176
Max depth35 ft
Public accessYes
FishBluegill, Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Rock Bass

Lake facts come from Michigan DNR lake surveys and public lake guides. Figures can vary from one survey to the next.