Natural inland lake

Lake Orion

Oakland County, Michigan

Lake Orion is in northern Oakland County next to the village of Lake Orion. It is a busy all-sports lake with a DNR launch on the north side.

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

Surface area499 acres

Max depth—

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.

Boat launches

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

DNR public boat launch (Indianwood Road)Ramp
On the north side of the lake, west of M-24.Directions ↗
Green's ParkPublic
Public swimming access off M-24, about 560 feet of frontage.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 Orion 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

Expect heavy boat traffic on summer weekends, so fish early or on weekdays.
Depth sources differ, from 58 to about 80 feet, so check a map before fishing deep.
Check local rules before launching.

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