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Thornapple Lake

📍 Barry County, Michigan

West-central Michigan lake with consistent largemouth bass and walleye fishing. Good northern pike in the weedy north end.

1,037
Acres
35 ft
Max depth
36
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access


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📋 Thornapple Lake Stocking Records

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Jun 5, 2019 Muskellunge 400 12.2"
Jun 4, 2019 Walleye 22,876 1.1"
Nov 2, 2018 Muskellunge 614 9.8"
Oct 24, 2017 Walleye 1,637 6.7"
May 31, 2017 Walleye 22,983 1.1"
Apr 11, 2016 Walleye 818,000 0.1"
Oct 28, 2015 Muskellunge 1,677 8.7"
Oct 15, 2014 Muskellunge 1,700 8.8"
May 12, 2014 Walleye 432,800 0.1"
Nov 5, 2013 Muskellunge 1,700 8.6"
Nov 8, 2012 Muskellunge 850 10.4"
Nov 8, 2012 Muskellunge 848 10.4"

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📅 Best Time to Fish Thornapple Lake

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⚓ Boat Launches

Thornapple Lake County Launch
📍 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashville, MI 49073
Paved ramp Free 30 parking spots
Restrooms, dock
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📏 Fishing Regulations

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🌤 Current Thornapple Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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