Deep, clear lake in southwest Michigan. One of the state's best largemouth bass lakes with trophy-size fish. Strong walleye population.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Gull Lake 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 flathead catfish, largemouth bass and atlantic salmon.
Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 54 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | 15" | 5 |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Black Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| White Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Tiger Muskie | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Warmouth | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Green Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Pumpkinseed | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Rock Bass | 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.