Michigan lake

Haymarsh Lakes

Mecosta County, Michigan

Haymarsh Lake is in the Haymarsh State Game Area near Big Rapids in Mecosta County. It has a campground and two boat launches.

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Surface area336 acres

Max depth30 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

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

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

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

Yellow Perch●●●○○

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

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

Haymarsh Lake boat launchesRamp
Two launches at the county park campground, 20500 140th Ave, Big Rapids.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 Haymarsh Lakes 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

Shallow flats run 4 to 6 feet deep. Work them for bass and panfish.
Deeper spots of 18 to 30 feet hold fish in summer heat.
Campsites are first come, first served.

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