Austin Lake
Austin Lake is a roughly 1,090-acre lake in Portage, Kalamazoo County, about 2.2 miles long. It is shallow, with an average depth near 5 feet and a maximum of just over 11 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Austin Lake Boat LaunchRampHard-surface launch for medium watercraft; Recreation Passport or daily fee requiredDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Austin Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Austin Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is very shallow (average about 5 ft), so weedy cover and drop-offs hold fish.
- A launch fee or Recreation Passport is required at the public launch.
- Northern pike and muskellunge are present; check the Michigan Fishing Guide for size limits.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.