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Natural inland lake

Fremont Lake

Newaygo County, Michigan

Fremont Lake is a glacial lake next to the city of Fremont in Newaygo County. It is known for walleye, northern pike and bass.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area780 acres
Max depth86 ft
Shoreline5.1 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

Stocked every other year. About 1,900 adults estimated in 2022

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Strong growth and size in the 2025 survey

Northern Pike●●●●○

Good predator numbers in the 2025 survey

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Part of the healthy predator group

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Common in the 2025 survey

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie were common in the 2025 survey

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Fremont City ParkRamp
    Boat launch on the north shore, with a campground and beach.Directions ↗
  • Sheridan ParkRamp
    Boat launch and shore fishing on the south shore, run by Sheridan Township.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Fremont Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Target walleye near the deep drop-offs. The lake reaches 86 feet.
  • Do not count on bluegill. Panfish numbers are low here.
  • The shoreline is heavily developed, so watch for docks and swimmers near shore.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.