Joslin Lake
Joslin Lake is in the Pinckney Recreation Area in Washtenaw County. It is a shallow lake known for large redear sunfish, which were stocked in the 1990s.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Redear Sunfish
About 63% were over 10 inches in a 2003 DNR survey.
Bluegill
Average about 6.6 inches in 2003.
Largemouth Bass
Most fish were under the 14 inch limit.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Joslin Lake DNR boating access siteRampGravel launch on the south side off Joslin Lake Road, Lyndon Township. Ramp was replaced in 2018.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 Joslin 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 Joslin Lake ↗Local tips
- About two-thirds of the lake is under 5 feet deep, so use small boats and watch for weeds.
- Fish sunfish near weed edges with small baits.
- Check michigan.gov/dnrclosures before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.