Lake Templene
Lake Templene is near Sturgis in St. Joseph County. It is a shallow lake with lots of bluegill and a busy tournament scene.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most abundant fish in the 2013 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Nottawa Township boat launchRampWest side of Nottawa Road, with parkingDirections ↗
- 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 Templene 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 Templene ↗Local tips
- Mean depth is only about 5 feet, so look for weeds and the deeper basins.
- Fish tournaments are capped at 25 a year, so weekends can be busy.
- Walleye are not stocked, so focus on bass, panfish and pike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.