Jehnsen Lake
Jehnsen Lake is a shallow lake near Rodney in Mecosta County, in west central Michigan. It is fished for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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.
- Jehnsen Lake public rampRamp9031 Lakeview Blvd, Rodney, MI. DNR listed public boat rampDirections ↗
- 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 Jehnsen 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 Jehnsen Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow, about 18 feet at most, so weeds are everywhere. Fish the weed edges.
- Use weedless lures for bass and pike.
- Fish early and late in summer when the shallows warm up.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.