West-central Michigan lake with outstanding walleye fishing. MDNR stocks walleye annually. Good largemouth bass in the shallows.
| Species | Population | Best technique |
|---|---|---|
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Sander vitreus
MDNR stocked walleye ÔÇö consistent producer
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Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits | |
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Pomoxis nigromaculatus
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Small jigs, minnows under a bobber near brush piles | |
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Lepomis macrochirus
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Worms, crickets, small spinners near docks and weeds | |
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Ameiurus nebulosus
Common night-fishing target
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Bottom fishing at night with nightcrawlers, chicken liver, stink baits, or cut bait on a simple sinker rig. No need for fancy gear -- a cane pole and worm works fine. | |
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Lepomis cyanellus
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Small spinners, inline buzzbaits, tiny poppers, worms under a bobber, and small jigs. Will hit nearly any lure presented in the right size. | |
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Micropterus salmoides
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Plastic worms, crankbaits, topwater frogs near lily pads | |
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Lepomis gibbosus
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Small worms, crickets, tiny jigs near docks and weed edges ÔÇö same approach as bluegill | |
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Micropterus dolomieu
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Tubes, drop shot, jigs near rocky points | |
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Pomoxis annularis
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Small jigs (1/32 to 1/8 oz) in white, chartreuse, or pink; small minnows under a slip-float; tiny crankbaits worked slowly through structure | |
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Perca flavescens
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Small jigs tipped with minnow or waxworm, small spinners, ice fishing with teardrops and waxworms |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.