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Tubbs Lake

Sheridan · Martiny, Michigan — Mecosta County.

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156Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID {6E8FF978-C981-4CBF-A5F8-CEB45DA40AEC}).

Location & fast facts

Where Tubbs Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Tubbs Lake.

Fast facts

About Tubbs Lake

  • County: Mecosta
  • Shore towns: Sheridan, Martiny
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 145 mi from Detroit and 57 mi from Grand Rapids and 223 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. 2 public access sites, no trailer ramp listed
  • Camping. 13 campgrounds within 15 mi, 2 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • 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.

Lake map

Tubbs Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Tubbs Lake Island State Forest Campground (campground)Tubbs Lake Mainland State Forest Campground (campground)Tubbs Island Sfcg boating access site (Boat launch)1Tubbs Lake Sfcg boating access site (Boat launch)2¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Tubbs Island Sfcg boating access site
    Boat launch · Sheridan
  2. 2Tubbs Lake Sfcg boating access site
    Boat launch · Sheridan

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID {6E8FF978-C981-4CBF-A5F8-CEB45DA40AEC}), 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 Tubbs Lake

We found 13 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Tubbs Lake, 4 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

7 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 (43.7131, -85.2036). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Tubbs 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 Tubbs 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

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Tubbs Island Sfcg boating access siteSheridan—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating43.7145, -85.2089
    Tubbs Lake Sfcg boating access siteSheridan—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating43.7111, -85.2011

    Michigan DNR boating access sites

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Tubbs Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Tubbs Lake

    How big is Tubbs Lake?

    Tubbs Lake covers about 156 acres in Sheridan and Martiny, Michigan (Mecosta County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Tubbs Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there are 2 public access sites for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Tubbs Lake?

    Yes. We list 13 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Tubbs Lake?

    Tubbs Lake touches Sheridan and Martiny in Mecosta County, Michigan.

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