Rush Lake is a fishing water in Van Buren County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Rush Lake (Van Buren County) is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brook trout, flathead catfish and northern pike.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 35 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Flathead Catfish | 15" | 5 |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Splake | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Warmouth | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.
One public access site is listed for Rush Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Van Buren County boat launches.