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Jordan Lake

Barry County, Michigan

Jordan Lake is a deep lake next to Lake Odessa in Barry County. It is known for bluegill and largemouth bass.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area410 acres
Max depth58 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

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

  • Jordan Lake boat launchRamp
    Public concrete ramp with 2 launch lanes on the west shore. 28 parking spaces including trailer parking. Managed by DNR Parks and Recreation.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 Jordan Lake 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

  • The lake drops to 58 feet, so find the weed edge before you fish deep.
  • Park early on summer weekends. The lot holds 28 vehicles.
  • The lake had a fish die-off in 2000 after herbicide treatment, so catch rates have varied.

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