Eight Point Lake
Eight Point Lake is in Clare County in central Michigan. It is a shallow lake with a mix of panfish, bass, walleye and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most abundant fish in the 2010 DNR survey.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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.
- Eight Point Lake DNR access siteRampSingle concrete ramp and vault toilet on the southwest end. Parking for 22 vehicles with trailers.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 Eight Point 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 Eight Point Lake ↗Local tips
- About 75 percent of the lake is shallow, so fish the weed edges.
- Maximum depth is about 25 feet, so look for the few deeper holes for walleye.
- The only ramp is on the southwest end. Arrive early on weekends for trailer parking.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.