3/7/2019 Southwest Lower Peninsula, Michigan DNR Fishing Report

Southwest Lower Peninsula

To access the original Michigan DNR fishing Report: Click Here! 

Allegan County: When anglers could find them, near limit catches of panfish were taken on several inland lakes including Duck Lake and Swan Lake.

• For a list of Allegan County Bait Shops: Click Here!
• For a list of Allegan County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Britsol Lake: In Barry County was producing a fair to good number of panfish.

• For a list of Barry County Bait Shops: Click Here!
• For a list of Barry County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Coloma Area: Ice was in good shape, but fishing has been slow. Those putting in their time are catching fair numbers of panfish on Paw Paw Lake, Lake of the Woods and Magician Lake. 

• For a list of Berrien County Bait Shops: Click Here!

Muskegon Lake: Had some ice issues so anglers will need to use caution. There is not much snow on the ice however there were some bad spots where the ice might only be a couple inches thick. Foot traffic as opposed to machines would be wise and be sure to take a spud to check the ice ahead of you. Perch were caught on the west side in 45 feet and in the bays and marinas in as shallow as 10 feet. Walleye anglers were found off Fisherman’s Landing.

• For a more accurate report on the Muskegon Lake & the Muskegon River I suggest reaching out to the people at Snug Harbor Outfitters. Phone: (231-719-0759)

Muskegon River: Steelhead fishing was slow. A couple pike were taken from Croton and Hardy Ponds.

Plainwell Area: Ice has been running between 4 and 12 inches thick on Gun Lake. Beware of the bubblers. Fishing has been pretty good on Gun. Crappies, bluegills, walleyes and pike have all been active, especially the crappies. Anglers report catching good numbers of pike and perch on Fish Lake, pike on Crooked Lake, and some decent bluegills on Long Lake and Guernsey Lake in Cloverdale. 

• For a list of Allegan County Bait Shops: Click Here!
• For a list of Allegan County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Union Area: There was up to 6 inches of ice on lakes in the area. The bite has been slow, but a few bluegills have been caught on Shavehead Lake. Anglers report a fair bluegill and crappie bite on Long Lake and light numbers of pike have been caught on Baldwin Lake. A few panfish and pike have been caught on Eagle Lake, too, and one angler reported catching a few nice perch on Little Cory. 

• For a list of Calhoun County Bait & Tackle Shops: Click Here!
• For a list of Calhoun County Public Lakes: Click Here!

White Lake: Those heading out need to use caution as a couple anglers went through the ice and had to be rescued.

For more bait shops in the southwest lower peninsula follow the links below:

Berrien County Bait Shops: Click Here!
Allegan County Bait Shops: Click Here!
Ingham County Bait Shops: Click Here!

Branch County Bait Shops: Click Here!

Barry County Bait Shops: Click Here!
Kalamazoo County Bait Shops: Click Here!
Kent County Bait Shops: Click Here!

Your area may not be listed within this fishing report so below is a list of links to pages in Southwest Michigan to help guide you to public lakes in your county.

Allegan County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Barry County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Calhoun County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Cass County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Clinton County Public Lakes: Click Here! 

Jackson County Public Lakes: Click Here!

Kalamazoo Public Lakes: Click Here! 

St. Joseph County Public Lakes: Click Here! 


Lake Erie Walleye Projections: Lake Erie walleye numbers are continuing to be projected as above average for the upcoming season. The video below gives the details: