Derby Lake
Derby Lake is near Stanton in Montcalm County. It has no inlets and is deep, with bluegills and bass the most common fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Among the most abundant fish in the DNR survey.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Not plentiful in the DNR survey.
Northern Pike
Not plentiful in the DNR survey.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Derby Lake boat rampRampDNR ramp at 161 Spring Grove Rd, Stanton. Parking is tight.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 Derby 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 Derby Lake ↗Local tips
- Arrive early because the parking lot holds few vehicles.
- The lake drops off fast, so work the shallower shelves for panfish.
- Confirm size and bag limits in the state digest before you fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.