Big Pine Island Lake

Kent County, Michigan

Big Pine Island Lake is a 223 acre lake in Kent County, Michigan. It is known for bluegill and largemouth bass fishing.

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Surface area226 acres

Max depth45 ft

Shoreline4 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Main predator in the lake

Bluegill●●●●○

Most common fish in 2023 DNR survey

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie found in survey

Northern Pike●●●○○

Slow growth, fewer fish

Yellow Perch●●○○○

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

Boat launches

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

DNR boating access siteRamp
West shore. Hard-surface ramp, vault toilet, parking for 14 trailers.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 Pine Island 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 weed edges for largemouth bass.
Use small baits for the many bluegill.
Only one public ramp, so arrive early on summer weekends.

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