Grass Lake (Montmorency County, 322 acres)
Grass Lake is in Montmorency County in the northern Lower Peninsula. It is a shallow, weedy lake with wetland shoreline and a lot of state forest land around it.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
24 inch minimum and 2 fish daily limit
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Grass Lake DNR boat launchRampSouth shore. Concrete ramp, parking for about eight vehicles with trailers. Maintained by DNR Parks and Recreation.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike From 2012 DNR survey report; confirm in the current digest | 24 in | 2 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 (Montmorency County, 322 acres) ↗Local tips
- Most of the lake is under 4 feet deep, so use light, weedless baits.
- The deepest water is about 10 feet near the island in the north-central part.
- Keep pike only if 24 inches or longer, and take no more than 2.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.