Overview
Popular metro lake known for walleye, catfish and crappie. Fished heavily but still produces! Even muskie!
Huron River Map
Features
In the fall of 1973, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and interested citizen groups began removing rough fish from Belleville Lake. The extensive clean-up operation removed over one million pounds of carp from the watershed. Stocking of gamefish, panfish and forage was done by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Belleville Lake is now one of the three most heavily fished inland lakes in Michigan.
Belleville Lake is popular with both fishermen and recreational boaters. Because of its popularity and lack of public access, expect long lines and delays at the landings.
Boaters should be aware of a 40-mph speed limit and no-wake zones under all bridges. It is illegal to anchor or to fish within 100 fee of a bridge.
Forage
Spotfin shiner, gizzard shad, golden shiners and logperch are the primary forage species. Juvenile bluegill and crayfish are also heavily utilized.
Seasonal Movements
A movement of spawning walleye and white bass to the Huron River inlet occurs each spring.

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Fish Species
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.