Lake Allegan
Lake Allegan is an impoundment of the Kalamazoo River in Valley Township, Allegan County, created by Calkins Bridge Dam. It covers roughly 1,600 acres, has a maximum depth of about 15 feet, and is bordered by the Allegan State Game Area.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Echo PointRampDNR access point with boat launch on Monroe Road near 42nd StreetDirections ↗
- 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 Lake Allegan 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.
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- Calkins Bridge Dam at the lower end of the lake is where salmon runs occur.
- The lake is shallow (about 15 feet max), so focus on structure and river channel edges.
- Check the current Michigan Fishing Guide before fishing; no special lake rules were found.
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