Fourmile Lake
Fourmile Lake is near Chelsea in Washtenaw County and is almost surrounded by state land in the Chelsea State Game Area. It is a shallow, marl-bottom lake known for bluegill and redear sunfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 1995 DNR survey
Redear Sunfish
Some over 10 inches in 1995
Crappie
Most were keeper size in 1995
Northern Pike
Averaged over 21 inches in 1995
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
- Fourmile Lake public rampRampSmall gravel boat launch on the south end.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 Fourmile 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 Fourmile Lake ↗Local tips
- Most of the lake is under 5 feet deep, so fish light.
- Small boats can reach nearby marl ponds.
- Expect bowfin and bullheads along with panfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.