Heart Lake (Otsego County)
Heart Lake is a deep 63 acre lake in south-central Otsego County, Michigan. It is stocked with rainbow trout and also holds bass, pike and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
DNR stocks 4,000 yearlings a year; fish carry over winter
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Heart Lake boat rampRampSouth end of the lake. Run by the DNR Parks and Recreation Division.Directions ↗
- 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 Heart Lake (Otsego County) 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 Heart Lake (Otsego County) ↗Local tips
- Fish deep water for trout. The lake reaches 117 feet.
- Heart Lake has Type B trout rules. Check the digest before you keep fish.
- Try bluegills and bass in the shallows.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.