Bird Lake
Bird Lake is a 113 acre lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It is a deep lake with a maximum depth near 64 feet.
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.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Rainbow Trout
Listed for this lake, so confirm stocking before targeting them
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bird Lake DNR boat launchRampPublic concrete ramp, one lane, about 9 trailer parking spaces, managed by Michigan DNRDirections ↗
- 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 Bird 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 Bird Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish weed edges for bass and bluegill in shallow water.
- Look for perch and crappie near deeper drop-offs.
- Parking is limited, so arrive early on weekends.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.