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Gull Lake has one of the longest ice cover records in our region, dating back to the 1920s. The duration of ice cover varies but on average has shortened by about 20 days, which is consistent with records for a number of lakes across the world. Ice cover in this lake system has been monitored by local citizens including Fred Sherriff Sr., Fred Sherriff Jr., and Betty Johnson, assisted since 1998 by Stephen Hamilton of MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station. [Updated February, 2021] Dr. Steve Hamilton has sent the GLQO an updated ice days…continue reading →

Review the Fisheries Report from the DNR: Results of Angler Age Structure Collection for Northern Pike and Winter Creel on Gull Lake, Barry and Kalamazoo Counties.  Surveyed May 2018 through May 2019 Click the link: Gull Lake Report 2020continue reading →

CALLING ALL WINTER 2018-2019 ANGLERS:  As winter approaches, the DNR and the GLQO are working together to gather valuable information from ice fishermen this season.  To that end, I’ve attached a Volunteer Fisheries Survey Form, which we are hopeful will be completed by all of you, even if you come up empty handed!  The information gathered will help to (a) identify if any smelt are being caught, (b) determine if the steelhead are beginning to recruit to the fishery, and (c) gather information on lake trout and northern pike size and harvest. continue reading →

For a decade, GLQO volunteers have been monitoring Gull Lake and Little Long Lake.  Each spring, within two weeks of “ice out” until early in September, they head out in the boat to gather data that helps determine the quality of the lakes.  They measure the following: * Transparency which is a simple indicator of lake quality * Total Phosphorus to determine available nutrients * Chlorophyll a to determine the algae level which indicates food availability * Dissolved Oxygen an essential ingredient to support fish and vegetation * Temperature Read the reports here:…continue reading →

At the GLQO Annual Welcome to Summer Party, we heard from Jeff Price, board member at large of the Gull Lake Dam Association. He imparted some extremely valuable information...especially that the current dam has outlived its expected useful lifetime. Please take time to learn more about this critical infrastructure that has served Gull Lake residents and visitors since 1880. Read more: Gull Lake Association Presentationcontinue reading →

Call to Action: Help Save Our Inland Lakes and Streams from the Michigan Waterfront Alliance.continue reading →

By Mike Gallagher, Water Quality Chair Clarity      15 feet Surface Temp   77.36 Temp at 100 feet  48.56 Thermocline    30-35 feet Dissolved Oxygen at Surface    8.49 mg/l Dissolved Oxygen at Bottom    4.36 mg/l Max Dissolved Oxygen is 10.88 mg/l at 40 feet The clarity for this time of the summer is normal for Gull Lake.  The lake always gets less clear at the end of July.  We could see down to 26' two weeks ago but only 15' today. The thermocline is the depth where the temp of the…continue reading →

Prairieville Township is seeking qualified candidates to staff the Gull Lake Boat Wash. Download the application and job description below. Application Boat Wash Attendant Job Description Contact Linda Shierlaw by email at linda@gulllakemi.com.continue reading →