Bruin Lake
Bruin Lake is in the Pinckney Recreation Area in Washtenaw County, in the Huron River watershed. It is known for bluegill and other panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the DNR survey
Redear Sunfish
Self-sustaining population
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
14 inch minimum noted by DNR
Northern Pike
Few caught in survey
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bruin Lake state boat launchRampWest side of the lake. State owned and maintained.Directions ↗
- Bruin Lake Campground fishing pierPublicPublic pier in Pinckney Recreation Area. Built in 2008.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 Bruin 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 Bruin Lake ↗Local tips
- The east half is very shallow, so go slow there.
- Fish the deep west basin for perch and crappie.
- Try pier spots for bluegill with small bait.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.