The largest impoundment on the Muskegon River. Known for excellent walleye, smallmouth bass, and muskie. Great trolling water.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Hardy Pond 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 atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Low pressure. Good conditions for a relaxed day on the water.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 58 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| White Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Tiger Muskie | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| White Bass | None | 10 inland / 25 Great Lakes |