Fishing in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region

The inlet streams feeding Lake Michigan offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Lake Michigan Inlet (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Michigan Inlet, Michigan

The inlet streams feeding Lake Michigan offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Lake Michigan Inlet →

2. Grand River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Grand River, Michigan

Grand River offers excellent fishing in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Pere Marquette (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Pere Marquette, Michigan

Pere Marquette offers excellent fishing in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Reed Lake Boat Launch →

4. Muskegon River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Muskegon River, Michigan

Muskegon River offers excellent fishing in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Chippewa Lake Boat Launch →

5. Austin Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Austin Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Goose Egg Lake Boat Launch →

6. Bankson Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Bankson Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Cedar Lake Boat Launch →

7. Boyle Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Boyle Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Public Launch →

8. Coldwater Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Coldwater Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Coveney Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Coveney Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Public Launch →

10. Cowden Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Cowden Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Dockery Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Dockery Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Fishers Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Fishers Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Fisher's Lake Boat Launch →

13. Fisk Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Fisk Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: North Scott Lake Boat Launch →

14. Goguac Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Goguac Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: 20th Street Boating Access Site →

15. Goshorn Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Goshorn Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Safe Harbor Saugatuck Yacht Service →

16. Great Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Great Lakes, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Johnson Park Boat Launch →

17. Green Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Green Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Wabasis Lake Park Boat Launch →

18. Gull Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Gull Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Gull Lake Yacht Club →

19. Gun Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Gun Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Hamlin Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Hamlin Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: 20th Street Boating Access Site →

21. Jarvis Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Jarvis Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Magician Lake Boat Launch →

22. Klinger Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Klinger Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Klinger Lake Public Boat Launch →

23. Lake Allegan (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Allegan, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Little Tom Lake Boat Launch →

24. Lake Bella Vista (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Bella Vista, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Wabasis Lake Park Boat Launch →

25. Lake Cadillac (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Cadillac, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Lake County (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake County, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Reed Lake Boat Launch →

27. Lake George (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake George, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Lake Macatawa (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Macatawa, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Lake Macatawa Boating Access Site →

29. Lake Mitchell (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Mitchell, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Lake Templene (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lake Templene, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Fish Lake Boat Launch →

31. Lamberton Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lamberton Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Rogue River Mouth Boat Launch →

32. Lime Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lime Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Camp Lake Boat Launch →

33. Little Pleasant Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Little Pleasant Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Pleasant Lake Boat Launch →

34. Lost Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Lost Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Madron Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Madron Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Public Launch →

36. Mona Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Mona Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Mona Lake Park Boat Launch →

37. Murphy Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Murphy Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Muskegon Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Muskegon Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Paw Paw Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Paw Paw Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Paw Paw Lake East Boat Launch →

40. Pleasant Lake, St. Joseph County (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Pleasant Lake, St. Joseph County, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Pleasant Lake Boat Launch →

41. Pleiness Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Pleiness Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Reed Lake Boat Launch →

42. Reeds Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Reeds Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

43. Singer Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Singer Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Public Launch →

44. South Clear Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

South Clear Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Public Launch →

45. Stoner Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Stoner Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Wabasis Lake Park Boat Launch →

46. Strawberry Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Strawberry Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

47. Townline Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Townline Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Tamarack Lake Boat Launch →

48. Twin Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Twin Lakes, Michigan

Twin Lakes (Michigan) offers good fishing opportunities in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast of Michigan with scenic natural surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: Twin Lake Boat Launch →

49. Weidman Millpond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Weidman Millpond, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Western Michigan & Lake Michigan Coast Region region of Michigan.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day · Min 14 in; possession season May 24 - Dec 31 (inland); C&R Jan-May
• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →