Crandell Lake
Crandell Lake sits in Crandell Park about 2 miles east of Charlotte in Eaton County. It is the largest lake in the county and is fished from shore and by small craft.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
DNR survey listed bass; the type was not named
Bluegill
Several sunfish types were found in the survey
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Crandell Park kayak launch and parkingPublicSoutheast side of the park off M-50. Parking and restrooms nearby. A trail of just under 3 miles circles the lake.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 Crandell 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 Crandell Lake ↗Local tips
- Walk the loop trail to find open shoreline.
- Launch only a kayak or canoe at the park launch.
- The county posts rules on signs around the lake, so read them before you keep fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.