Allegan County gem with trophy bass tournaments. Strong largemouth and smallmouth bass populations. Clear, structured water.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Gun Lake (Allegan County) 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 smallmouth bass.
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 50 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | 15" | 5 |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Black Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| 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 |
| Rock Bass | 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.
One public access site is listed for Gun Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Allegan County boat launches.