Lake Hudson
Lake Hudson is in Lake Hudson State Recreation Area near Clayton in Lenawee County, close to the Ohio border. It is known for muskie, with bass, crappie and walleye also found.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
The DNR calls the lake popular for muskie.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Hudson boating access siteRampAt the far end of the day-use area at 5505 Morey Hwy, Clayton. Has a courtesy pier and a kayak launch.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 Hudson 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 Hudson ↗Local tips
- Muskie anglers should use heavy tackle and leaders.
- The lake is no-wake, so plan for slow trolling.
- A state park pass or recreation passport may be needed to enter. Check with the park.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.