Gull Lake
Gull Lake is a deep, clear, spring-fed lake of about 2,030 acres straddling Barry and Kalamazoo counties between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. It supports a two-story fishery with northern pike, panfish and winter smelt fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Avg 24 inches in DNR spine sample; growth below average for age 5+
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie reported
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Prairieville Township Gull Lake Park Boat LaunchPublicNorth shore, Hickory Corners; hard-surface ramp, 4 lanes, parking for ~70 trailers; fee; boat wash stationDirections ↗
- 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 Gull 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 Gull Lake ↗Local tips
- Summer weekends have heavy recreational boat traffic; plan fishing for off-peak times.
- Winter anglers target rainbow smelt through the ice.
- Use the boat wash station at the Prairieville launch to prevent spreading invasive species.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.