Duck Lake (Calhoun County)
Duck Lake is the largest lake in Calhoun County. It has a state access site on the northwest shore and mixed panfish and bass fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Stocking survival was poor in the 1991 report
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR access site (northwest shore)RampConcrete ramps, skid piers, vault toilets, paved parking for 28 trailers. Often full by 7 AM on summer weekends. Fee on summer weekends when no attendant.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 Duck Lake (Calhoun 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 Duck Lake (Calhoun County) ↗Local tips
- Arrive before 7 AM on summer weekends to get parking.
- About one third of the lake is under 5 feet deep, so look for weeds in the shallows.
- The deepest water reaches 50 feet for perch and deeper fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.