Lake Isabella

Isabella County, Michigan

Lake Isabella is in Isabella County near Weidman. Anglers use it for walleye, yellow perch, bass and northern pike.

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Surface area701 acres

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Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye○○○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Yellow Perch○○○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Largemouth Bass○○○○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Maynard S. Gilmore ParkPublic
County park in Sherman Township near Weidman. Fishing platform and winter ice fishing access. No boat launch listed.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Isabella are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Fish from the platform at Gilmore Park if you have no boat.
Call the county parks office before you go to ask about launch options.
Winter ice fishing is allowed from the park access.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.