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Duncan Lake

Barry County, Michigan

Duncan Lake is a deep lake in Barry County near Caledonia, Michigan. It is known for bluegill, bass and crappie.

N1 mi
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Surface area136 acres
Max depth55 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

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.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

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

  • Duncan Lake boat rampRamp
    DNR public ramp with one concrete lane and about 15 trailer parking spaces.Directions ↗
  • 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 Duncan 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

  • The lake reaches about 55 feet, so look for fish along drop-offs in summer.
  • Fish weed edges for bluegill and bass.
  • The ramp has one lane, so arrive early on weekends.

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