Gun Lake
Gun Lake is a 2,680-acre lake between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo in Barry and Allegan counties, bordering Yankee Springs Recreation Area. It is known for largemouth bass, a stocked walleye fishery and numerous bass tournaments.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Most abundant predator per 2017 DNR report
Walleye
Maintained by annual fry stocking; stronger in east basin
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Many sub-legal fish
Crappie
Black crappie present
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gun Lake - Yankee Springs Recreation Area Boat Launch (DNR)PublicHard-surface ramp, 49 parking spaces; Recreation Passport requiredDirections ↗
- Gun Lake County Park Boat LaunchPublicAllegan County pay ramp on southwest shoreDirections ↗
- 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 Gun 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 Gun Lake ↗Local tips
- Walleye are stocked as fry each spring (150,000 annually) and are more common in the east basin.
- Armored shoreline and limited woody cover mean fish concentrate around remaining wood and vegetation.
- Expect heavy bass tournament activity.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.