Baseline Lake
Baseline Lake is in Allegan County, about 6 miles south of Allegan off M-40. It has a paved public ramp and a mix of panfish, bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Stocked as fingerlings by the DNR.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Baseline Lake public accessRampWest side, off M-40, 147 M-40, Allegan. Paved ramp with 15 trailer parking spaces.Directions ↗
- 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 Baseline 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 Baseline Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish weed edges for bass and bluegill.
- Pike are stocked, so try spinnerbaits near weeds.
- Walleye are no longer in the lake, so skip walleye gear.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.