Croton Dam Pond
Croton Dam Pond is a Muskegon River impoundment in Newaygo County. It is known for smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Abundant, many tournaments
Walleye
Natural reproduction, nine year classes
Yellow Perch
Heavily fished
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat launch and fishing pierRampWest shore, north of Croton DamDirections ↗
- Croton Township campgroundPublicLarge public campground on the east shoreDirections ↗
- 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 Croton Dam Pond 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 Croton Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- Oxygen drops out below about 9 to 12 feet in summer, so fish above that.
- Stumps and woody debris hold bass.
- Shoreline below Hardy Dam allows foot access.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.