Lake Lavine
Lake Lavine is in Branch County, Michigan, about half a mile north of the Indiana line. It is a deep, spring-fed lake known for panfish, bass and stocked trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie
Rainbow Trout
Stocked yearly since 1947 per a 1991 DNR report; DNR stopped in 2009 per Wikipedia
Brown Trout
Listed in the 1991 DNR survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State public fishing siteRampSoutheast shore. Gravel ramp per the DNR survey; Wikipedia describes it as paved.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 Lavine 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 Lavine ↗Local tips
- Depth drops off steeply, so fish close to shore breaks for panfish and bass.
- The lake has no inlet or outlet, so expect clear water. Light line helps.
- Check current DNR stocking status before targeting trout.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.