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Lake Lansing

Ingham County, Michigan

Lake Lansing is a dam-controlled lake near Haslett in Ingham County. It is known for bluegill, crappie, bass and northern pike close to Lansing.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area466 acres
Max depth34 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

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

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Boat launches

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

  • Lake Lansing Boat LaunchRamp
    Two launch ramps on the north side with paved parking. Address 6271 E Lake Dr, Haslett.Directions ↗
  • Lake Lansing Park SouthPublic
    County park with a fishing dock and boat rental.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 Lansing 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

  • Max depth is about 34 feet, so fish the deeper basin for perch and the edges for panfish.
  • The park fishing dock is an easy option without a boat.
  • About 280 homes ring the lake, so expect docks and sailboats.

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