Popular southeast Michigan lake with good bass and walleye. Clear water and rocky structure in Oakland County state recreation area.
| Species | Population | Best technique |
|---|---|---|
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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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Ictalurus punctatus
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Chicken liver, stink bait, night crawlers on bottom | |
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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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Sander vitreus
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Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits | |
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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 | |
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Ameiurus natalis
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Bottom fishing at dusk and night with nightcrawlers or worms. Light tackle is ideal -- yellow bullhead fight well for their size. |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.