Inland lake (Lake Michigan drowned river mouth)

Lake Macatawa

Ottawa County, Michigan

Lake Macatawa is in Ottawa County at Holland, and it connects to Lake Michigan. It has a busy boating scene and a mix of walleye, perch and white bass.

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Current air temperature at Lake Macatawa (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,826 acres

Max depth34 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Listed for Dunton Park, Kollen Park and Black Lake Boardwalk.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Listed for Kollen Park.

White Bass●●●○○

Listed for Kollen Park.

Boat launches

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

Howard B. Dunton ParkRamp
290 Howard Ave, Holland. Launch with usage fee and restrooms.Directions ↗
Kollen ParkRamp
240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland. Launch with usage fee. Boardwalk shore fishing.Directions ↗
Lake Macatawa LaunchRamp
1830 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland. Free with a state park pass.Directions ↗
South Shore LandingRamp
1671 South Shore Dr, Holland. Usage fee and restrooms.Directions ↗
Black Lake BoardwalkPublic
Shore fishing for bass, panfish and walleye.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 Macatawa 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

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Mac BaitsNearby
669 Douglas Ave, Holland, MI 49424(616) 392-2553 Directions ↗
Central Park Market (worms only)Nearby
1158 South Shore Dr, Holland, MI 49423(616) 335-8442 Directions ↗
Ottawa Beach General Store (worms only)Nearby
2256 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424(616) 294-1102 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Lake Macatawa ↗

Local tips

Kollen Park has a long boardwalk, which is good for fishing without a boat.
Max depth is about 34 feet. Fish drop-offs and channel edges.
Expect boat traffic and no-wake zones near Holland. Check the city map before you go.

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