Cary Lake
Cary Lake is a small lake in Batavia Township, Branch County, near Bronson and Coldwater. It holds largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, perch and stocked rainbow trout.
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
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cary Lake public boat rampRampDNR listed public ramp and water access in Batavia Township. No amenities were listed.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 Cary 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 Cary Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake drops to about 38 feet, so look for panfish and perch off the drop-offs.
- Fish weed edges for bass in the shallows.
- Expect a basic ramp with no listed facilities.
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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.