Heron Lake
Heron Lake is in Holly State Recreation Area in Oakland County, about five miles east of Holly. It was made in 1970 from a small natural lake and is known for bluegill and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Common but slow growing and stunted per the 2018 DNR survey.
Largemouth Bass
Slower growth than the state average.
Crappie
Black crappie grow slowly here.
Northern Pike
Fingerlings were stocked in 2017.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Heron Lake public launchRampLaunch with parking for 25 to 30 trailers, plus a fishing pier and seasonal boat rentals.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 Heron 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 Heron Lake ↗Local tips
- Bring an electric motor or paddle, since gas motors are banned.
- Less than 10 percent of the lake is deeper than 15 feet, so fish the shallows and weeds.
- Use the fishing pier if you have no boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.