Lake Chemung
Lake Chemung is in Livingston County next to Howell. It is a deep, heavily developed lake known for bluegill and other panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Over half the fish in the 2007 DNR survey.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
- Lake Chemung DNR access siteRampPublic access off Hughes Road, run by DNR Parks and Recreation since 1942.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 Lake Chemung 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 Lake Chemung ↗Local tips
- Only about 10 percent of the lake is under 15 feet, so panfish bunch up in the shallow edges.
- The shore is lined with docks and seawalls. Fish around them for bass.
- The lake drops to 70 feet, so deeper water holds perch in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.