Fishing Spots Near
West Branch, Michigan

Top Fishing Spots Near West Branch, Michigan

Lake Saint Helen

Lake Saint Helen

Bluegill fishing is fantastic. Fish in the 8-to 9-inch range are common. Crappie population growing. Largemouth, northern pike and walleye are also present.
Size
2,417 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Spotted bass
Walleye
White bass
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Marl Lake

Marl Lake

This deep, ultra-clear lake is top-rated for brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout and salmon. Trophy northerns too!
Size
238 acres
Access
Natural Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
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Houghton Lake

Houghton Lake

Size
17,608 acres
Access
Natural Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Paved Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Spotted bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Higgins Lake

Higgins Lake

This deep, ultra-clear lake is top-rated for brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout and salmon. Trophy northerns too!
Size
10,191 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Toilet
Species
Brown trout
Lake trout
Northern pike
Perch
Rainbow trout
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
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Wixom Lake

Wixom Lake

Great largemouth action, consistent walleye catches, slab crappie, 40-inch northerns, what more could you want?
Size
1,041 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Lake Cadillac

Lake Cadillac

Outstanding catches of bluegill, perch and crappie. Look for northerns, walleye and bass as well!
Size
1,163 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Mitchell

Lake Mitchell

Outstanding catches of bluegill, perch and crappie. Look for northerns, walleye and bass as well!
Size
2,651 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Paved Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Charlevoix

Lake Charlevoix

Numbers of quality smallmouth are found in the long stretches of rocky shorelines that provide great habitat. Fish in the 6-pound range have been caught. Michigan's third largest inland lake.
Size
17,331 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Brook trout
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Lake trout
Northern pike
Perch
Rainbow trout
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Black Lake

Black Lake

One of Michigan's best lakes for walleye and sturgeon. Black Lake also supports virtually untapped populations of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Limited interest makes trophy muskie fishing a real possibility.
Size
10,112 acres
Access
Natural Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Paved Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Sturgeon
Walleye
White bass
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All Fishing Spots Near West Branch, Michigan

Flowage Lake

Flowage Lake

Size
50 acres
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Sidney Lake

Sidney Lake

Size
9 acres
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Prior Lake

Prior Lake

Size
3 acres
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Crapo Lake

Crapo Lake

Size
5 acres
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Rifle Lake

Rifle Lake

Size
11 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Walleye
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Deer Lake

Deer Lake

Size
4 acres
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Heintz Lake

Heintz Lake

Size
15 acres
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Ogemaw Lake

Ogemaw Lake

Size
27 acres
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Peach Lake

Peach Lake

Size
234 acres
Access
Natural Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Walleye
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Lang Pond

Lang Pond

Size
2 acres
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Engle Pond

Engle Pond

Size
15 acres
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Lake George

Lake George

Size
90 acres
Access
Natural Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Crappie
Lake trout
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow trout
Rock bass
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
8 acres
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Gear Lake

Gear Lake

Size
32 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
17 acres
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Edwards Lake

Edwards Lake

Size
56 acres
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Tee Lake

Tee Lake

Size
42 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
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Wallin Lake

Wallin Lake

Size
10 acres
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Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake

Size
3 acres
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Cabin Lake

Cabin Lake

Size
74 acres
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Townline Lake

Townline Lake

Size
12 acres
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Prior Lake

Prior Lake

Size
28 acres
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Grass Lake

Grass Lake

Size
8 acres
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Frost Lake

Frost Lake

Size
52 acres
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Piper Lake

Piper Lake

Size
14 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
4 acres
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Little Frost Lake

Little Frost Lake

Size
15 acres
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Elni Lake

Elni Lake

Size
22 acres
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Ninemile Lake

Ninemile Lake

Size
5 acres
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Campbell Lake

Campbell Lake

Size
15 acres
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