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Welcome to Bass Lake

Bass Lake is in Hamburg Township, Livingston County, east of Mohican Lake and northeast of Cordley Lake, with Pinckney addresses (MichiganLakes.com). It's about 25.0 miles from downtown Fenton. When I checked in November 2026, my site had no Bass Lake homes for sale, so the button above shows all Hamburg Township waterfront homes, and I'm happy to set up a saved search just for Bass Lake.

Lake Overview

• Location: Hamburg Township, Livingston County (MichiganLakes.com).
• Size: about 177 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); the Livingston County Drain Commissioner lists 178.06 acres, while MichiganLakes.com lists 141 acres and reports depths of 70 feet.
• Boating: high-speed boating and water skiing are prohibited on Bass Lake, and its connected canals are slow-no wake (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).
• Lake level: the county operates the Bass Lake dam (established 1963), and the lake has a court-ordered legal lake level of 853.95.
• Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for Bass Lake. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
• Shoreline: Microsoft building-footprint map data shows about 127 buildings near the shore.

Living on Bass Lake

Bass Lake is a good fit if you want calmer water. With high-speed boating and skiing off the table, it's more about fishing, paddling and slow cruising. The court-ordered level helps, though the county notes levels can still fluctuate (Livingston County Drain Commissioner).

Hamburg Township & Schools

Bass Lake homes are in Hamburg Township with Pinckney addresses. Hamburg Township waterfront homes on my site today are in Pinckney Community Schools or Brighton Area Schools, so I confirm the district for every address.

Tips for Buyers

• Understand riparian rights. Michigan waterfront ("riparian") owners generally have rights to dock and reach the water (EGLE inland lakes guide). "Lake privileges" or a shared lot is different, so read the deed and any easement.
• Know the local rules. I'll check Hamburg Township zoning, association rules, and any dock or shoreline rules for the specific parcel.
• Seawalls and permanent docks generally need an EGLE permit, while seasonal docks usually don't (EGLE dock handout). Ask for permit records.
• Confirm sewer or septic and well, and schedule inspections for any private system.
• Check the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote early.
• I didn't find a published lake association or lake special assessment for Bass Lake. Hamburg Township's weed control district (Hamburg Township Aquatic Weed Control S.A.D.) lists Gallagher, Long, Strawberry and Zukey lakes and the Huron River, not Bass Lake. I'll confirm any dues or assessments on the parcel in writing.
• Taxable value generally "uncaps" after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't budget off the seller's tax bill.
• On a canal lot, remember the slow-no wake rule and ask about canal depth for your boat.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with the calm, no-ski water.
• Say "Bass Lake, Hamburg Township, Pinckney" so buyers don't confuse it with other Bass Lakes.
• Have dock, survey, and well, septic or sewer details ready.

FAQ

Where is Bass Lake?

In Hamburg Township, northeast of Cordley Lake, with Pinckney addresses.

Can you water ski on Bass Lake?

No. High-speed boating and water skiing are prohibited.

How big is Bass Lake?

About 177 acres in DNR data; the county lists 178.06 acres.

Let's Talk Lake Life

Picturing quiet mornings on a no-ski lake? I'd love to help you watch for a home on Bass Lake. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.