Elizabeth Lake
Elizabeth Lake is in Waterford Township, Oakland County, on the Clinton River between Crescent Lake and Cass Lake. It is known for bass, pike, crappie and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
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.
- DNR boat launch off Elizabeth Lake RoadRampPublic launch reported by a local lake guideDirections ↗
- 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake drops to about 72 feet, so look for depth changes near the shallow flats.
- The lake is part of a chain with Crescent and Cass Lakes.
- Expect busy boat traffic on summer weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.