Lake of the Woods (Van Buren County)
Lake of the Woods is on the west edge of Decatur in Van Buren County. A 1942 DNR survey found northern pike, perch, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake of the Woods public boat rampRampPublic boat ramp at 47494 84th Ave, Decatur, MI 49045 (DNR source).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 of the Woods (Van Buren County) 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.
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- The deepest water, about 34 feet, is near the west end.
- Fish the weed edges for bass and pike.
- Roads reach the lake on all sides, so look for shore spots with permission only.
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