Popular southwest Michigan lake near Coloma. Excellent largemouth bass and walleye. Close to Lake Michigan for salmon access.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Paw Paw 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 black crappie.
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 55 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 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| White Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Warmouth | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Green Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Pumpkinseed | 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.