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Gravel Lake (Van Buren County)

Van Buren County, Michigan

Gravel Lake is a lake in Porter Township in Van Buren County, between Lawton and Marcellus. It is fished for bass, bluegill, perch and northern pike.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area291 acres
Max depth51 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

  • Gravel Lake public rampRamp
    93308 Gravel Lake Dr, Lawton, MI. DNR listed public boat rampDirections ↗
  • 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 Gravel Lake (Van Buren County) 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

  • Most of the shoreline is private, so a boat from the ramp is the best way to reach fish.
  • Look for pike along weed edges.
  • Try deeper water in summer, as the lake reaches about 51 feet.

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