Indian Lake (Cass County)
Indian Lake is a spring-fed natural lake a few miles west of Dowagiac in Cass County. It is known for bluegill, largemouth bass and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
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.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Municipal boat launch at Maple AvenueRampNo parking on Maple Avenue. Park along School Street, about 700 feet up the hill.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 Indian Lake (Cass 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Leo's Bait ShopNearby150 S. Broadway St, Cassopolis, MIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Plan for a short walk from the parking spot on School Street to the ramp.
- Bluegill and crappie are the most common catches in the DNR survey.
- Walleye are present, but private walleye stocking is not allowed here.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.