Beautiful lake inside Ludington State Park. Excellent walleye, northern pike, and bass fishing with minimal development.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Hamlin 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 atlantic salmon, northern pike and black crappie.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 51 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Black Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Tiger Muskie | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Hybrid 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.