Baw Beese Lake
Baw Beese Lake is next to the city of Hillsdale in Hillsdale County. It has city parks along the shore and is known for bass and panfish.
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.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Baw Beese Lake DNR rampRampDNR boat ramp just off the Waterworks Park parking area on Waterworks Drive.Directions ↗
- Sandy Beach, Owen Memorial Park and Waterworks ParkPublicCity park access along Waterworks Drive.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 Baw Beese 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 Baw Beese Lake ↗Local tips
- Parks along Waterworks Drive give shore access if you have no boat.
- The lake has deep water, so look for fish along weed edges and drop-offs.
- Call Hillsdale Recreation at 517-437-6457 for local rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.