Cub Lake (Hillsdale County)
Cub Lake is a spring-fed lake in Hillsdale County in southern Michigan. It is part of a small chain of lakes and is known for clear water, bluegill and redear sunfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Common in the 2021 DNR survey
Redear Sunfish
Stocked and common in the survey
Largemouth Bass
Fewer than panfish in the survey
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Only one caught in the survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cub Lake DNR boating access siteRampPaved concrete ramp on the northeast end of the main basin. Has 10 parking spaces, one pier and a public toilet.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 Cub Lake (Hillsdale County) 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 Cub Lake (Hillsdale County) ↗Local tips
- Target bluegill and redear sunfish near weeds and drop-offs in the clear water.
- Arrive early. The lot holds only about 10 vehicles.
- The deep main basin is clear, so use light line and small baits.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.