Gilead Lake
Gilead Lake is a small, deep lake in Branch County in southern Michigan. It has been managed as a two-story lake with rainbow trout in the deeper water.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Over 90 percent of the 1991 trap net catch
Rainbow Trout
Stocked and managed in the deeper water
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Crappie
Black crappie
Largemouth Bass
Few caught in the 1991 survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gilead Lake access and parkRampCounty-leased DNR site on the southern basin. Listed as a public motorboat ramp.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 Gilead 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 Gilead Lake ↗Local tips
- About 60 percent of the lake is deeper than 10 feet, with steep drop-offs.
- Fish cooler deep water for trout in summer.
- Bluegill are the main catch, so keep baits small.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.