Gene Pond
Gene's Pond is in Dickinson County, Michigan, about 6.5 miles northwest of Felch. It is next to a state forest campground and is known for bass, pike, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
DNR page lists bass without naming the type
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gene's Pond State Forest Campground launchRampBoat launch on the pond with a large parking area for vehicles and trailers.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 Gene Pond 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 Gene Pond ↗Local tips
- Camp at the state forest campground and launch from the same site.
- Pickerel Lake is about 3 miles northeast if you want a second lake.
- Check the current regulations for pike and walleye before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.