Corey Lake
Corey Lake is a large natural lake on the St. Joseph and Cass County line in southwest Michigan. It is known for largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Very numerous in the 1996 DNR survey, but many are small and slow growing
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked in past years. Catches have declined
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Corey Lake DNR public access siteRampState-owned site at the west end with a boat ramp and parking for about nine vehicles with trailers. Address listed as 59770 Co Hwy 109, Jones.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 Corey 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 Corey Lake ↗Local tips
- Park early on summer weekends. The lot only holds about nine trailers.
- Work the shoals, which cover close to half the lake, for bass and panfish.
- Bass run small and thick here, so expect to sort through many short fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.