Grass Lake (Jackson County)
Grass Lake is a shallow 348-acre lake in Jackson County. A 1995 DNR survey found bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, perch and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Grass Lake county park rampRampGravel ramp in the Jackson County park on the southeast side. Parking for about 12 cars.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 Grass Lake (Jackson 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 Grass Lake (Jackson County) ↗Local tips
- The lake averages about 4 feet deep, so fish weed edges.
- Parking is tight at about 12 cars, so arrive early.
- The deepest basin, 13 feet, is at the north end.
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