Klinger Lake
Klinger Lake is in White Pigeon Township in St. Joseph County, near the Indiana line. It is a deep marl lake with a lot of cottages.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common sunfish in the DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Present, numbers were down after a bass virus
Walleye
Stocked by the DNR
Redear Sunfish
Moved in from Thompson Lake
Northern Pike
Collected in the DNR survey
Yellow Perch
Collected in the DNR survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Klinger Lake state access siteRampState-owned launch off Crooked Creek Road, 68103 Crooked Creek Rd, White Pigeon.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 Klinger 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 Klinger Lake ↗Local tips
- About half the lake is under 10 feet deep, so fish the weedy shallows for bluegill.
- Walleye stay deep in summer. The lake reaches about 72 feet.
- Clean and drain your boat. The DNR flags largemouth bass virus here.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.