Devils Lake (Lenawee County)
Devils Lake is the largest lake in Lenawee County, near Manitou Beach. It is known for bluegill and yellow perch, and it gets heavy power boat traffic.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Rated very good in the DNR survey, with growth above the state average.
Yellow Perch
Over 40% of the gill net catch.
Crappie
Black crappie grow fast here.
Largemouth Bass
Growth above average.
Walleye
Stocked. DNR called the fishery modest but viable.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Devils Lake DNR Boat LaunchRampSouthwest end off Devils Lake Highway. Parking for about 60 cars. Entry fee applies.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 Devils Lake (Lenawee 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 Devils Lake (Lenawee County) ↗Local tips
- Go early or on weekdays. Weekend launches are limited to the parking spaces.
- Fish for bluegill and perch near weeds and the shoreline docks.
- Expect jet skis and fast boats on summer days.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.