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Davison Lake

Lapeer County, Michigan

Davison Lake is a small, deep kettle lake in the Ortonville Recreation Area in Lapeer County. It is known for bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area54 acres
Max depth67 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsNo-wake rules apply to all watercraft year-round

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Common but slow growing, about a third top 6 inches

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

About half of those sampled were over 14 inches

Northern Pike●●●○○

Fish up to 32 inches sampled

Crappie●●○○○

Few sampled in the 2021 survey

Yellow Perch●○○○○

Rare in the survey

Boat launches

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

  • Davison Lake DNR boat launchRamp
    Small gravel launch on the west side of the lakeDirections ↗
  • 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 Davison 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

  • Fish bluegill near weed edges with small jigs or worms.
  • Work the weed lines for bass and pike in early morning.
  • Keep boat speed at no-wake and expect a small, shared gravel launch.

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