Ford Lake (Washtenaw County)
Ford Lake is a reservoir on the Huron River near Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, formed by Ford Lake Dam in the 1930s. It is known for walleye, bluegill and white bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Grow faster than the Michigan average
Bluegill
Grow faster than the Michigan average
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Ford Lake Park boat launchRampReported as the only launch for motorized boats. Park system also has North Hydro, North Bay, Loonfeather Point and Lakeside parks.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 Ford Lake (Washtenaw 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 Ford Lake (Washtenaw County) ↗Local tips
- Maximum depth is about 30 feet near the east end.
- The state advises against eating fish from this lake because of PFAS. Check the current advisory.
- The Ford Lake Park ramp is the only motor launch, so expect a line on summer weekends.
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