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Wolf Lake

Egelston, Michigan — Muskegon County.

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226Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 121861196).

Location & fast facts

Where Wolf Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Wolf Lake.

Fast facts

About Wolf Lake

  • County: Muskegon
  • Town: Egelston
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 168 mi from Detroit and 30 mi from Grand Rapids and 236 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

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Camping. 39 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • 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)

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

Stocked: 2011–2024, 7 years; 78,776 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Wolf Lake, Muskegon County, since 2010). These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Wolf Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Wolf Lake boating access site (Boat launch)2Sunset Beach (Beach)3¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Egelston
  2. 2Wolf Lake boating access site
    Boat launch · Egelston
  3. 3Sunset Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 121861196), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Wolf Lake

We found 39 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Wolf Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 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 (43.2582, -86.1019). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Wolf 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 Wolf 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
    Boat rampEgelston—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.2584, -86.1095
    Wolf Lake boating access siteEgelston—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating43.2568, -86.0943

    Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

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

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Wolf Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Sunset BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Wolf Lake

    How big is Wolf Lake?

    Wolf Lake covers about 226 acres in Egelston, Michigan (Muskegon County).

    What fish are in Wolf Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Walleye.

    Is there a public boat launch on Wolf Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Wolf Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Wolf Lake?

    Yes. We list 39 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Wolf Lake?

    Wolf Lake touches Egelston in Muskegon County, Michigan.

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