Ford Lake is a fresh water artificial reservoir located in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
The lake covers an area of 975 acres (395 ha) and has a maximum depth of 30 feet (9.1 m) near the eastern end.
[8] Common fish within Ford Lake include bullhead catfish, channel catfish, common carp, crappies, northern pike, smallmouth bass, suckers, sunfish, bluegill, walleye, white bass, and yellow perch.
[10] The largest fish caught in Ford Lake is a common carp recorded in the state's Master Angler Entries at 36.25 inches (97.08 cm) long.
[11] Ford Lake often experiences algal blooms late in the summer, which must be frequently tested to determine their level of toxicity.