Budd Lake
Budd Lake is a long, narrow lake at Harrison in Clare County. It is known for muskie, bass and panfish, and it borders Wilson State Park.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Some fish over 40 inches reported
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Budd Lake boat rampRampPublic ramp at the south end of the lake, 1505 N Grant Ave, HarrisonDirections ↗
- 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 Budd 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 Budd Lake ↗Local tips
- Use the south end ramp and expect the south end to be shallower.
- Look for muskie along the long, narrow main basin.
- Fish the shallow south end for panfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.