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Harwood Lake

Newberg, Michigan — Cass County.

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118Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 155637283).

Location & fast facts

Where Harwood Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Harwood Lake.

Fast facts

About Harwood Lake

  • County: Cass
  • Town: Newberg
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 142 mi from Detroit and 72 mi from Grand Rapids and 329 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout
  • Camping. 7 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Michigan DNR)

50 ftMaximum depth

Fish species stocked here by the Michigan DNR since 2010: Rainbow trout.

Stocked: 2010–2026, 17 years; 53,705 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Harwood Lake, Cass County, since 2010) and the DNR Institute for Fisheries Research inland lake deepest-point data. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Harwood Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Harwood Lake boating access site (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Harwood Lake boating access site
    Boat launch · Newberg

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 155637283), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Harwood Lake

We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Harwood Lake, 4 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

1 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.9296, -85.7693). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Harwood Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Harwood Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Harwood Lake boating access siteNewberg—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating41.9286, -85.7613

    Michigan DNR boating access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Harwood Lake

    How big is Harwood Lake?

    Harwood Lake covers about 118 acres in Newberg, Michigan (Cass County).

    How deep is Harwood Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 50 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    What fish are in Harwood Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Rainbow trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Harwood Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Harwood Lake?

    Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Harwood Lake?

    Harwood Lake touches Newberg in Cass County, Michigan.

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