Natural inland lake

Big Blue Lake

Muskegon County, Michigan

Big Blue Lake is the largest natural lake in Blue Lake Township in northern Muskegon County. Anglers fish it mainly for northern pike, bluegill and perch.

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Surface area336 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Mostly small fish

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Walleye●○○○○

Stocked, but catches are rare

Boat launches

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

Blue Lake County ParkRamp
Public boat launch and fishing access on Nichols Rd.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Big Blue 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.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Fish the drop-offs for pike.
Use small jigs and bait for bluegill and perch.
Walk-in shore fishing is possible at the county park.

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