Natural inland lake

Center Lake

Jackson County, Michigan

Center Lake is in Jackson County near Michigan Center, and is part of the nine-lake Michigan Center Chain. It has a DNR public launch.

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Current air temperature at Center Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area754 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Most common fish in a 1991 survey of the chain

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie in the chain, mostly keeper size in 1991

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Steady winter fishery reported in the chain in 1991

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Present in the chain, slow growth in 1991

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Center Lake DNR launchRamp
Public launch on the north end off Napoleon Road, with parking for about 30 cars.Directions ↗
Leoni Township launchRamp
Township launch on the west end off Hoyer Road.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Center Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Use the DNR launch off Napoleon Road.
Fish bluegill and perch near weed edges.
Fish data are from a 1991 chain survey, so ask locally for current reports.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.