Fish Lake (Barry County)
Fish Lake is a 165 acre natural lake about 1 mile east of Orangeville in Barry County. It sits inside the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and is known for bluegill, bass and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie in smaller numbers
Northern Pike
Few caught in the survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fish Lake launchRampLaunch on the west side in the outlet channel. Parking for about 15 vehicles. Surrounded by state land.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 Fish Lake (Barry 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 Fish Lake (Barry County) ↗Local tips
- Work docks and weed edges for bluegill.
- The lake reaches 56 feet, so look for perch off the weedlines.
- The ramp is in the outlet channel on the west side, so plan on a short run to open water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.