Big Bass Lake
Big Bass Lake is a 70 acre clear-water lake in Chester Township, about 14 miles south of Gaylord. It holds mostly bluegill, with largemouth bass and some larger northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 2025 DNR survey, and most were over 6 inches
Northern Pike
Few in number but most run 22 to 30 inches
Largemouth Bass
Mostly 8 to 12 inches, some over 14
Yellow Perch
Mostly small fish
Crappie
Mostly 8 to 12 inches
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West shore DNR rampRampUnimproved public ramp with parking for about three vehicles with trailersDirections ↗
- 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 Big Bass 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 Big Bass Lake ↗Local tips
- Launch is unimproved, so use a light boat or car-top craft.
- Almost all shoreline is private, so fish from the boat.
- Fish the cool upper 18 feet in summer, since deeper water loses oxygen.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.