Bass Lake (Kent County)
Bass Lake is in northern Kent County near Gowen, with Belding, Greenville and Rockford nearby. It is a shallow lake with bass, panfish 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.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bass Lake DNR boating access siteRamp16777 Bass Lake Ave NE, Gowen. Public boat ramp.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 Bass Lake (Kent County) 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 Bass Lake (Kent County) ↗Local tips
- The lake is only about 20 feet deep, so weed edges hold most fish.
- Try small jigs for crappie and bluegill near brush.
- Fish early or late for bass in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.