Bristol Lake
Bristol Lake is near Dowling in Barry County, Michigan. It is a small lake with bass, panfish and some walleye.
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.
Walleye
Listed, but numbers are unconfirmed
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bristol Lake public boat rampRampPublic boat ramp and water access, 1984 Stamm Rd, Dowling, MI 49050 (Michigan DNR listing)Directions ↗
- 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 Bristol 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 Bristol Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish bluegill and crappie near weed edges in spring.
- The lake reaches about 40 feet, so try deeper water for perch in summer.
- Use the Stamm Rd ramp and check parking before you launch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.