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Green Lake (Allegan County)

Allegan County, Michigan

Green Lake is a 309 acre lake in Allegan County near Caledonia, between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. It is known for largemouth bass and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area315 acres
Max depth69 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

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.

Northern Pike●●●○○

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

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.

  • Green Lake public boat launchRamp
    461 N Lake Dr, Caledonia. DNR site with one concrete ramp. Parking is small and fills early.Directions ↗
  • 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 Green Lake (Allegan 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Arrive early because the launch has small parking and one dock.
  • The lake drops to about 69 feet, so look for bass and perch along the drop-offs.
  • Boaters travel counterclockwise on the lake.

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