Michigan lake

Badwater Lake

Dickinson County, Michigan

The Michigan DNR Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit fishing waters list gives Badwater Lake in Dickinson County as 648 acres. The list shows largemouth bass and smallmouth bass present.

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Surface area648 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

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Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Badwater Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

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Local tips

The DNR unit list shows bass only for this water; check DNR survey data for other species.
Check the current Michigan fishing regulations for bass seasons and size rules.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.