Bass Lake, the one near Greenville
Michigan has several Bass Lakes. This one is in West Michigan, north of Grand Rapids, about 17 minutes from Greenville. It runs about 184 acres and about 20 feet at its deepest, it’s an all-sports lake, and anyone can put a boat in at the public Michigan DNR launch.
- Size
- About 184 acres
- Deepest
- About 20 feet
- Use
- All sports: boats, skis, paddles, lines
- Public?
- Yes, through the DNR launch
Is Bass Lake open to the public?
Yes. The Michigan DNR runs a public boat launch on Bass Lake. It’s an all-sports lake, so ski boats, pontoons, paddlers and anglers all share the water.
Launch: Michigan DNR, Bass Lake Boat Launch listing. Lake type: Lake-Link. Both accessed September 28, 2026.
- The ramp
- Hard surface
- Parking
- 13 spaces
- Facilities
- A restroom
Keeping a boat at a home here is a question for the manager. Ask before you buy, along with which homes sit right on the water.
What fish are in Bass Lake?
Six species are listed for this lake: game fish from walleye and northern pike to hybrid striped bass, and panfish like bluegill and black crappie.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Hybrid striped bass
- Black crappie
- Bluegill
Species: Lake-Link, Bass Lake lake page, accessed September 28, 2026. Check current DNR fishing regulations before you wet a line.
How far is it from town?
Groceries and errands are in Greenville. The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, 92 paved miles from the Grand Rapids area to Cadillac, has trailheads in nearby Cedar Springs and Sand Lake.
The homes fall in the Greenville Public Schools area.
Drive times are approximate, by road (OSRM public road router, drive times computed 2026-09-28). There’s no street address or map online; directions come by email.
- Greenvilleabout 17 min
- Grand Rapidsabout 45 to 50 min
- White Pine Trail trailheadsnearby
See the lake from one of the homes for sale.
Some homes at Side O’ Lake sit right on the water; others are a row or more back. A cottage with its own frontage on this lake sold for $277,000 in August 2026; here’s how a home here compares. Send a note for the list and which homes face the water.
A note gets you directions and the current list of homes for sale. No application, no fee, no pressure.