Bills Lake
Bills Lake is a deep lake near Newaygo in Newaygo County. It is known for crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and stocked walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Most netted fish in the 2023 survey were 10 to 12 inches.
Bluegill
Survey notes good size.
Largemouth Bass
About 27 percent of those netted were 14 inches or longer.
Walleye
Stocked every other year. Survey density was low.
Northern Pike
Slow growth. DNR encourages harvest.
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 siteRampNorthwest shore. Gravel lot for about 20 vehicles with trailers. Address listed as 5254 Stray Dr, Newaygo.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike Only 1 may be 24 inches or longer (effective April 1, 2023) | See Michigan rules book ↗ | 5 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 Bills Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is thermally stratified in summer, so fish above about 60 feet.
- Pike are stunted, so keeping some helps the fishery.
- Walleye come from fall fingerling stocking, so target the 2016 to 2023 year classes.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
More Michigan lakes
Torch Lake (Antrim County) Lake Charlevoix Burt Lake Mullett Lake Lake Gogebic Manistique Lake Black Lake Crystal Lake All Michigan lakes →
Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.